Sterile Processing Tech

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth is hiring a Full Time Sterile Processing Tech! Schedule: 3PM to 11:30PM Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth, TX, a pinnacle of excellence and innovation where your skills can truly shine! Sterile Processing Tech at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth: The Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation for Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Outpatient Center. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent Licensure/Certification: CBSPD or IACHSMM required, must be obtained within 18 months of hire 2-3 years’ experience as Instrument Room Technician or new grad from approved Sterile Processing Course Utilizes resources for cleaning and sterilizing Instruments (IFU’S, AAMI standards, policies and procedures) Experience decontaminating instruments using chemicals consisting of detergents, disinfectants, and lubricants. Experience identifying instruments based on description or specialty. Follows IFU, policies and procedures when cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and storing instruments. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Utilizes appropriate PPE, while decontaminating dirty surgical instruments with use of disinfecting chemicals as recommended by the manufacturers’ IFU (Instructions for Use). Maintains and inspects the instrumentation, ensuring bio burden is removed and functionality is intact per IFU. Sterilizes all instrumentation using both steam and hydrogen peroxide methods as stated in instrument IFU. Maintains operational supply inventory, and implants as necessary for the smooth functioning of the instrument room. Maintains a log for each IUSS (Immediate Use Steam Sterilizer) and autoclave. Records consist of instruments processed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Works independently; requires minimal supervision Communicates and works effectively with all personnel, physicians, associated hospital departments, and outside vendors. Understands Infection Control related to decontamination and sterilization of instruments. Demonstrates an understanding of flow from decontamination area to the clean processing area. Knowledge and operates equipment (e.g., ultrasonic machine, automated washers, cart washers, sterilizers) according to IFU and understands the washer, biological and Bowie Dick tests ran daily. Knowledge of maintaining Documentation for Sterilizer and Immediate Use Sterilizer. Follows Manufacturers IFU’s when processing all instrument trays including Vendor Tray. Verifies cycle parameters, understanding of keeping proper documentation according to AAMI and Hospital Polices. Knowledge on reading Sterilizer printout. Demonstrates dependability and accountability. What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Life and AD&D coverage Availability of short- and long-term disability Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs 401(k) and access to retirement planning Paid holidays and vacation #J-18808-Ljbffr United Surgical Partners International