STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN Certified or non-certified

UHS • Eagle Pass, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing various duties in the Central Sterile area of the Operating Room such as cleaning of used articles, assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies. Processes instruments and equipment using steam, gas and chemicals. Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments. Ensure that every tool used in operating rooms and clinical procedures is safe and free of infection.

Requirements

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Familiar with basic medical terminology
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
• High School diploma or equivalency
• Basic understanding/working knowledge of aseptic technique
• Able to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Central Sterile Technician Certification preferred
• LVN, C.M.A. or related field preferred
• At least two years of experience in a health care facility preferred
• Certification and/or prior CS Tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of used articles
• Assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies
• Processing instruments and equipment using steam, gas and chemicals
• Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments
• Ensuring that every tool used in operating rooms and clinical procedures is safe and free of infection

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED