Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Fulltime, Weekends

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician processes, sterilizes, tracks, stores, and distributes instruments and equipment in accordance with department policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions. The role includes decontaminating and cleaning instruments, assembling and wrapping trays, preparing and monitoring sterilizer loads, and delivering processed items to their proper storage locations. The technician also supports emergency and urology cart processing, assists customers at the service window, monitors supplies, and follows infection-control and safety practices. This position is based at Texas Health Fort Worth, a full-service hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. The department describes its environment as teamwork-oriented, friendly and welcoming, positive, and culturally diverse. The position works weekends for 36 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of sterile processing experience is preferred.
Upon hire, one of the following certifications is required: CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician), CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution), or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).

Nice To Haves

One year of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

Scan instrument trays to identify their location and create count sheets and labels.
Assemble instrument trays using proper techniques.
Wrap or contain instruments and trays appropriately.
Use the instrument tracking system to scan and track instrument tray locations.
Decontaminate instruments according to policy and procedure.
Clean instruments manually and using automated cleaners, ultrasonic washers, instrument washers, and cart washers.
Perform and document tests as directed to ensure proper operation of washers and emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
Load items properly for the applicable sterilization method and scan prepared items into the correct sterilizer load.
Complete required procedures before sterilization and operate sterilizers according to manufacturer instructions and department policy.
Remove items following sterilization procedures and perform monitoring procedures.
Scan processed items and deliver them to the proper storage location.
Apply infection-control concepts and handle chemicals and cleaning agents used for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization safely.
Follow procedures for chemical spills or related injuries and use safety precautions when operating washers and sterilizers.
Use safe lifting techniques and proper instrument-handling techniques.
Process and distribute special medical emergency carts and urology carts.
Assist service-window customers according to established guidelines.
Monitor supplies as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.