Sterile Processing Technician

Location

Humble, TX | United States

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join our team at Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, TX . The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible to collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment.

**$2,000 Sign on bonus eligible**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates sterile processing equipment (washers, steam, gas, ultrasonic and chemical sterilizers)
• Knowledge of cleaning of patient care equipment including but not limited to IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units
• Knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate method of sterilization for particular equipment or supplies
• Prepares and pulls instruments for cases and assist with OR room readiness

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of reusable surgical instrumentation, microsurgical instrumentation, and power equipment
• Knowledge in pulling instruments for cases, excellent record keeping, knowledgeable re: state requirements, proper equipment usage, troubleshooting of the SPD equipment, and excellent infection control knowledge
• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current SPD Certification from an accredited program or be grandfathered in
• Current BLS

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistant Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday
• 8-hour dayshift

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Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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