Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Cert) FT Edinburg

UHS • Edinburg, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the basic activities and related professional services necessary in the care and handling of surgical instruments. This is a 12-month time-limited position where the intern will be trained and educated on the job to care for and reprocess reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation. The intern will successfully pass all hospital competencies for the department. Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) is required by the end of 12 months. All SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU).

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Manual Dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of formal training in field preferred.
• Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource).

Responsibilities

• Performs the basic activities and related professional services necessary in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Trained and educated on the job to care for and reprocess reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Successfully pass all hospital competencies for department.
• Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) is required by the end of 12 months.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

What This Job Offers

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