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Texas Health Southwest is seeking to hire a

Certified Sterile Processing Technician Fulltime Evenings

to join our Sterile Processing Team.

Schedule: Fulltime Evenings / 40 hrs per week

**Position Responsibilities** A Sterile Processing Tech with Texas Health will be required to have a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and the ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The essential duties of this position are:

* Performs scanning of instrument trays for location and creation of count sheet/label.

* Demonstrates proper assembly technique for instrument trays.

* Demonstrates wrapping/containing of instruments/tray.

* Performs scanning of instrument trays to track location using the SPM system.

* Demonstrates decontamination process according to policy and procedure.

* Ultrasonic washer

* Instrument washer

* Cart washer

* Performs tests and documents as directed to ensure proper operation of washers and Emergency Eyewash and Shower

* Demonstrates the proper loading technique for sterilization method.

* Scans prepared items into correct sterilizer load.

* Demonstrates procedure requirements needed to complete prior to sterilization operation.

* Operates sterilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the department’s policy.

* Demonstrates procedure for removal of items following sterilization.

* Effectively handles all chemical and cleaning agents used for cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment.

* Describes what to do in the event of a chemical spill or related injury.

* Demonstrates safety precautions when operating washers and sterilizers.

* Follows safe lifting techniques as well as proper techniques for handling instruments

* Demonstrates processing and distribution of special medical emergency carts, and Urology carts

* Assists Service Window customers according to established guidelines.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

**Education** H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req **Experience** 1 Year sterile processing experience Pref **Licenses and Certifications** CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Req OrCBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire Req OrCRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Req

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