Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Fulltime, Nights

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician – Full Time, Nights Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location\: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours\: Full- Time 40 Hour Night Shift\: 10\:30P – 7\:00A

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1-year sterile processing hospital experience Required
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required Or
• CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire Required Or
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required
• Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts.
• Follow guidelines for use of Personal Protective Equipment including goggles, face shield, gown, gloves, and shoe covers.
• Good organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English instructions, safety rules and guidelines.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and disperse instrument trays, instruments and supplies
• Run appropriate tests and complete required documentation on all sterilizers and flash machines daily
• Produce accurate, complete and clean instrument trays.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Leads and models interdisciplinary collaboration, including physicians and external customers.
• Promotes and mentors effective first party communication among staff, physicians, internal and external customers
• Champions and assists Dept. leadership in holding staff accountable for implementation of HRO/High Reliability Tools.
• Assists with coordination of staffing and staff assignments.
• Schedules meetings, coordinates agendas and takes minutes at departmental business meetings.
• Facilitates staff development in the area of process improvement
• Mentors and supports staff in integrating evidence based practice/research findings into policy & practice guidelines
• Formal and informal teaching and evaluation to strengthen core competencies of team members and self.
• Communicates opportunities for staff development to leadership.
• Take action to improve processes to reduce ineffectiveness and cost
• Partner with sterile processing leadership to achieve key performance indicators
• Assumes responsibility and participates in projects
• Assists with Sterile Processing staff meetings as needed
• Champions actions to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
• Ensures compliance with sterile processing standards (AAMI).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees