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Sterile Processing Tech II - Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2501206

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years related experience and 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Instrumentation Decontamination:

- Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a

continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.

- 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.

- Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from

all sterilizers on a daily basis.

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 Processing

Supervisor 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 II:

- 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.

Salary Range:

Salary to commensurate 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. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation