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Sterile Processing Tech II - Clear Lake

• Texas City, Texas, United States
• New•Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2605502 •

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• + High school diploma or equivalent. + Two (2) years related experience + Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• or•Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.

• JOB SUMMARY
• Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
• JOB DUTIES
• Instrumentation Decontamination:
• + Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.

+ Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.

+ Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.

+ Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.

+ Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.

+ Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.

• Instrumentation Assembly:
• + Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.

+ Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.

+ Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.

+ Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.

+ Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.

+ Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager.

• Sterilization:
• + Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures.

+ Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.

+ Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.

+ Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.

• Case Carts & Supplies:
• + Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy. + Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. + Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures. + Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition. + Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.
• In addition to the functions categorized above, the

Sterile Processing Technician I:

• + Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift. + Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol. + Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors. + Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS
• + Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility. + Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed. + Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager. + Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets. + Performs related duties as assigned.
• Salary Range:
• Actual salary commensurate with experience.
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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