Trainee, Instrument Tech.

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to help prepare surgical instrument trays for the OR and Nursing Units, following ANSI/AMMI guidelines. You will ensure proper sterilization, aseptic technique, and maintain count sheets.

The role requires a high school diploma, enrollment in an accredited Sterile Processing Program (or related training), and the ability to work in a team. Certification within 12 months of hire is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in an accredited Sterile Processing Program required or completion of related training.
• Certification within 12 months of hire preferred (CRCST/CSPDT or provisional CRCST).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and preparing surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and Nursing Units.
• Maintain and update surgical count sheets.
• Follow proper sterilization and disinfection procedures and aseptic techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Mathematics

Basic computer literacy

Ten-key data entry

English comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma

Sterile processing program enrollment

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant training

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Job Description

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.

Summary

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.
• Ten-key data entry skill.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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 Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or
• 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