Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sterile Processing Technician - Endoscopy Center in Houston, Texas
Sterile Processing Technician - Endoscopy Center
The ideal candidate for the Sterile Process Technician position will have at least one year of hospital-based sterile processing experience and certified.
Sterile Processing Functions
Performs duties and troubleshoots in all areas of sterile processing to include decontamination, assemble, sterilization of advanced instrumentation and equipment while adhering to the manufacturer and department guidelines. Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality. Operates and troubleshoots equipment. Maintains safety standards. Prepares case carts and delivers instrumentation to the operating room. Stocks operating room par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts. Provides all tasks associated with sterile processing within the surgical, hospital and clinic settings.
Impacts the efficient sterilization of instruments utilized in patient care.
Scope Reprocessing/Infection and Quality Control
Adheres to hospital, Joint Commission, SGNA guidelines for quality control and safety of procedures
Participates in the education of self and others regarding job duties and process improvement efforts.
Observes all policies and procedures to assure the quality and safety of the endoscopy environment for patients, families and staff.
Participates in continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts.
Helps to ensure all dictated reports contain necessary information in order to be sent through the electronic portal or health record.
Performs routine equipment maintenance.
Helps maintain inventory of supplies to provide full service to endoscopy patients.
Follows hospital laboratory protocol for collecting tissue specimens, labeling and recording of specimens during all procedures
Completes annual competency training on scope reprocessing
Scope Reprocessing/Infection and Quality Control
Maintains certifications
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Diploma from an approved Sterile Processing Program
Experience
Required: One-year hospital-based sterile processing experience. With preferred education, no experience.
Certification/Licensure
Preferred: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD).
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 167950
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 35,360
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,680
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 48,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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