Sterile Processing Technician

UMC Health System

7d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician organizes, directs, and performs activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, storing, maintaining, and distributing equipment and instruments in the Sterile Processing Department. The scheduled shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Duties may vary and include frequent interaction with departments throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer skills, including the ability to learn Cerner, IDX, and other applicable hospital-based programs.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and handling instruments; occasional pushing or pulling of charts weighing up to 100 pounds and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds; and adequate sight, speech, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sterile processing and/or Instrumentation Room training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Process and package instruments and instrument sets for surgical procedures.
• Package items properly and load them onto the carriage for sterilization.
• Store, issue, track, deliver, and pick up equipment from various departments.
• Operate, monitor, and exchange the Detergent Management System.
• Operate all Sterile Processing Department equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve sterilizer problems.
• Test equipment properly and document results in accordance with sterility assurance guidelines.
• Perform other assigned related duties.

Benefits

• The posting states that the organization is one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED