Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.
Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a part-time Sterile ProcessingTechnician to join our team at Townsen Memorial Hospital in Houston, TX. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible to collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment.
Responsibilities
Operates sterile processing equipment (washers, steam, gas, ultrasonic and chemical sterilizers)
Knowledge of cleaning of patient care equipment including but not limited to IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units
Knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate method of sterilization for particular equipment or supplies
Prepares and pulls instruments for cases and assist with OR room readiness
Requirements
Knowledge of reusable surgical instrumentation, microsurgical instrumentation, and power equipment
Knowledge in pulling instruments for cases, excellent record keeping, knowledgeable re: state requirements, proper equipment usage, troubleshooting of the SPD equipment, and excellent infection control knowledge
Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
Education And Experience
Prefer a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute hospital setting
Current SPD Certification from an accredited program or be grandfathered in
Current BLS
Work Week Schedule
Monday through Friday (varied days)
8-hour dayshift
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Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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