Sterile Processing Technician Job In New Braunfels, Texas
Sterile Processing Technician - Part Time - Ambulatory Surgery Center
New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
Position Summary: The Instrument Technician is responsible for all aspects of instrument care as well as the maintenance of the sterile processing area and proper functioning of sterile processing equipment. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.
Responsibilities: 1. Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working condition
2. Assures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correct
3. Documents and maintains sterilizer load information
4. Documents and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing records
5. Maintains all sterile processing equipment
6. Maintains supply inventory in the scrub sink area
7. Assist with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patients
8. Performs other duties as assigned
9. Maintains established Center/departmental policies and procedures
10. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
11. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees
12. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
13. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center business
Special Skills and Knowledge: 1. Care and handling of surgical instruments 2. Use of sterilizers 3. Monitoring the sterilization process 4. Proper loading of the sterilizer 5. Proper handling of sterilized packages 6. Principles of Universal precautions
Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Current BLS
Work Type:
Part time
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