Sterile Processing Tech I - Galveston (Casual Appointment)

Sterile Processing Tech I - Galveston (Casual Appointment)

Galveston, Texas, United States

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Supply Chain Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604989

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months related experience preferred.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

Instrumentation Decontamination:

• Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.

• Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.

• 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.

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 ProcessingSupervisor 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 I:

• 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

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

Casual Appointment (Up to 19.99 hours/week)

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