Certified Sterile Processing Technician Parttime

Texas Health Southwest is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our Sterile Processing Team.  

Location: 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth TX 76132

Schedule: Part Time Shift– 24 hours per week. No call or holidays required.

Position Responsibilities A Sterile Processing Tech with Texas Health will be required to have a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and the ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The essential duties of this position are:

•  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.

•  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.

•  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.

•  Perform other duties as assigned.