Trainee, Instrument Tech.

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room and Nursing Units by preparing instrument trays and maintaining counts.

You will follow ANSI/AMMI guidelines, apply aseptic techniques, and participate in sterilization and disinfection procedures. A high school diploma is required, with enrollment in a sterile processing program or completion of related programs, and CSPDT within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an accredited Sterile Processing Program required or completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Sterile Processing Program.
• One year of related work experience preferred.
• Must obtain CSPDT or Provisional CRCST within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to read and comprehend English to follow instructions and safety precautions.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and Nursing Units.
• Maintain and update surgical count sheets.
• Follow proper sterilization, disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical calculations

Basic computer literacy

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Sterile Processing Program enrollment

Sterile processing/Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Sterile Processing
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Evenings - 2pm-1030pm

Following ANSI/AMMI guidelines, assists in maintaining and preparing surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units, according to specifications. Assists maintaining and updating surgical count sheets. Follows proper sterilization and disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques.

Required Skills:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Required Experience:

Work Experience

One year of related work experience preferred.

Certification/License/Registration

Must obtain one of the following certifications within 12 months of hire:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or
• Provisional CRCST preferred.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Current enrollment in an accredited Sterile Processing Program required or

Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Sterile processing Program