Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time, Nights (Monday-Friday)

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician works at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, on a full-time night schedule, Monday through Friday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The position processes, sterilizes, tracks, stores, and distributes instruments and equipment while following department procedures, manufacturer instructions, infection-control practices, and safety requirements. The department describes itself as teamwork-oriented, friendly and welcoming, positive, committed to excellence, and culturally diverse. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the community since 1930. It provides advanced services across multiple specialties and supports Graduate Medical Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Scan instrument trays to record their location and create count sheets and labels.
Assemble and wrap or contain instrument trays properly.
Use the instrument tracking system to track tray locations.
Decontaminate instruments according to policy and procedure, including manual cleaning and use of automated cleaners, ultrasonic washers, instrument washers, and cart washers.
Perform and document tests as directed to verify 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, operate sterilizers according to manufacturer instructions and department policy, remove items after sterilization, and perform monitoring procedures.
Scan items and deliver them to the proper storage location.
Apply infection-control concepts and safely handle chemicals and cleaning agents used in cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
Follow procedures for chemical spills or related injuries and observe safety precautions when operating washers and sterilizers.
Use safe lifting and 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.