Sterile Processing Tech (CERT) FT

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Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

McAllen, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Tech manages the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instruments, including decontamination, sterilization, and assembly. They also perform quality assurance, maintain equipment, and assist with training new staff members.

Qualifications

You have at least 12 months of experience in Sterile Processing and proficiency in English. You must also possess a High School diploma or equivalent and hold a CRCST certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Censis

OneSource

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

CRCST

Job Description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization.  Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment.  Completes quality monitoring and documentation.  Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery.  Performs quality assurance activities.  Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.  Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing.

2.  Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

3.  Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.

4.   Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1.      Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2.      License/Certification: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required. Certification must be maintained.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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