Supplemental- Sterile Processing Technican II- LBJ Hospital

Sterile Processing Technician II

The Sterile Processing Technician II is a certified technician whose areas of responsibilities cover decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards/guidelines. The SP Tech II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness when working in an in-direct patient care department and addressing the request of the customer or provider.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED AND Central Service Technology Course/Or Equivalent Work Experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing)
• Hold one of the following certifications or obtain within one year of hire: CRCST, CSPDT, CBSPD or CRM
• One (1) year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.

Special Requirements:

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Bilingual skills preferred, Writing/Reports (Legible handwriting and coherent writing)
• Other Skills: Medical Terms (Surgical/ Medical Terminology Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Multi-task in a fast paced environment, Ability to lead projects,Monitor and interpret results of gauges & Research surgical instruments and supply companies), PC (Skills must be appropriate to meet the job requirements)

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call

Equipment Operated: Sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment, computer/printer, elevator system, scope disinfector, heat sealer, and incubators. Bar code Scanners Computer software, Temperature Monitors, and Equipment Gauges, Visual Screen Monitors, Digital Camera, and Inter-department Paging System