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 PRN Sterile Processing Technician to join our team at Townsen Memorial Hospital Center 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)
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Knowledge of cleaning of patient care equipment including but not limited to IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units
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Knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate method of sterilization for particular equipment or supplies
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Prepares and pulls instruments for cases and assist with OR room readiness
REQUIREMENTS:
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Knowledge of reusable surgical instrumentation, microsurgical instrumentation, and power equipment
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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
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Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Prefer a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute hospital setting
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Current SPD Certification from an accredited program or be grandfathered in
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Current BLS
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE:
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Monday through Friday, variable days to meet PRN requirements
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8-hour dayshift
Please visit our website for more information:
https://townsenmemorial.com
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.