STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)

Sterile Processing TechnicianDoctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service.Benefit HighlightsChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & paid time offExcellent benefit packages401(K) with company match and discounted stock planTuition reimbursementCareer development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU coursesQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School diploma or equivalent.License/Certification: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required. Certification must be maintained.Experience: Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing.Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer's Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CATEGORYCategory 1: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. Physical Ability: 4 This employee will have heavy physical stress on the back. Involves frequent heavy lifting-more than 50 pounds-often combined with bending or turning. Employees in this category should be capable of heavy sustained labor.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.