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Sterile Processing Tech III - Galveston

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX • 1h ago

Galveston, Texas, United States

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Supply Chain Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604676

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Four (4) years related experience and Certified Registered

Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor, assists in carrying out the responsibilities for the overall work flow of the assigned shift and coordinates of an assigned medical or surgical specialty and the instrumentation and equipment processed for that specialty.

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.

Performs and documents according to departmental policy equipment testing.

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, performs duties of the Sterile Processing Technician II:

Assumes functional shift supervisory responsibilities when the actual shift supervisor is not present.

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.

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.

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