STERILE SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

Description:

Full Time History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Central Supply, the Sterile Supply Tech is responsible for the receiving, cleaning, decontaminating and sterilizing reusable patient care equipment, instrumentation and supplies. The Sterile Supply tech disassembles inspects, inventories and assembles both surgical and house instrumentation and procedural trays and maintains adequate inventory levels for all surgical/house instrumentation/trays and supplies. The position also assembles surgical case carts as required and records and maintains required sterilization records. Serves as technical contact person for questions concerning decontamination and sterilization. The Sterile Supply tech may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or MCHD proprietary information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The Sterile Supply tech is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The Sterile Supply Technician is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Martin County Hospital.

Requirements:

Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Licenses/Certificates Successful completion or enrollment of the IAHCSMM certification course/CRCST preferred Experience Familiar with sterile technique and application. Knowledge of supplies and inventory systems along with operating personal computers. Prefer minimum of 1-2 years prior experience in material management. Mission Statement Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve. Vision Statement Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting. Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.