Sterile Processing Technician – Surgery

We are looking for a qualified Sterile Processing Tech to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Southlake – 1545 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092

Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours, Monday-Friday 11am-7pm

Position Highlights:

Texas Health Southlake is a multi-specialty surgical hospital located across the street from Southlake Town Square. Bringing the 84-year history of Harris Methodist Hospitals to the Southlake community, our team is committed to our patients, our community, and our employees.

Here’s What You Need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred

• Attention to detail

What You Will Do:

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. Cleaning of instruments manually Using automated cleaners

• 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.
Demonstrates monitoring procedures.
Scan and deliver item to the proper storage place
Effectively utilizes infection control concepts.
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.
Monitors supplies as necessary.

Additional perks at Texas Health:

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
• Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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