STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (SPECIALIST)

UHS • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

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. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in a specific complex area of SPD. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum two years SPD experience as a certified SPD Technician
• Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.
• Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• CRCST from IAHCSMM or equivalent. Professional SPD relevant (CRCST or CSPDT) certification maintained for a minimum of two years prior to date of hire or promotion. Additional SPD certifications desired. Certification must be maintained as a term of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.
• Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs.
• Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in a specific complex area of SPD.
• Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees