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Sterile Processing Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc, Katy, TX, United States


Overview
USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kingsland is seeking a motivated

Sterile Processing Tech

to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms and 3 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, GI, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, Urology. We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday, schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of day. Candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required.

Position Summary
The Instrument Technician is responsible for all aspects of instrument care as well as the maintenance of the sterile processing area and proper functioning of sterile processing equipment. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities

Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working condition

Assures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correct

Flash sterilizes instrument sets as necessary

Documents and maintains sterilizer load information

Documents and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing records

Maintains all sterile processing equipment

Maintains supply inventory in the scrub sink area

Assist with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patients

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintains established Center/departmental policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business

Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees

Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.

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Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program preferred

One to two years’ experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties

Sterile Processing certification required

BLS certification required

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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