What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights?
Overview
Join our team as a part-time, Sterile Processing Technician in Harker Heights, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.
Your team is bigger than your department:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the inspection, preparation, and sterilization of instruments and instrument sets utilized in the Main Operating Room
- Load and unload sterilizers
- Responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services, OB Services and all Ancillary Departments
- Work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable
- Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- Completion of a Central Supply Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology Program, or commensurate direct experience of one year in lieu of program
- Minimum of one year previous experience in Central Sterile or Surgical Technologist
Preferred Job Requirements
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Certification as a Central Processing Technician.