Lead Sterile Processing Technician / NW Surgery Center / FT / Days

UHS • Amarillo, TX

101d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers. 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. Is responsible for supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Is responsible for mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling of new Sterile Processing Techs. Serves a leader for the department to promote teamwork within the department and with other departments.

Requirements

• Maintains currency with three SPD certifications (CRCST, CHL, CIS through IAHCSMM) or (CSPDT, CSPM, CSIS through CBSPD).
• Three years minimum in Sterile Processing.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation.
• Disassembles, decontaminates, disinfects, inspects, tests, assembles, packages, labels, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• 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.
• Responsible for supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.
• Mentors, trains, coaches, and role models for new Sterile Processing Techs.
• Promotes teamwork within the department and with other departments.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees