Sterile Processing Tech

USPI•Houston, TX

44d

About The Position

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Greater Heights is seeking a motivated Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms and 3 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, GI, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, Urology. We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday, schedule subject to changed based on surgical schedule and flow of day. Candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required. Position Summary: The Instrument Technician is responsible for all aspects of instrument care as well as the maintenance of the sterile processing area and proper functioning of sterile processing equipment. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities

Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working condition
Assures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correct
Flash sterilizes instrument sets as necessary
Documents and maintains sterilizer load information
Documents and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing records
Maintains all sterile processing equipment
Maintains supply inventory in the scrub sink area
Assist with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patients
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains established Center/departmental policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees
Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.