Sterile Processing Tech I FT Evenings

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Sterile Processing Tech I FT Evenings Position Summary 

Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement. 

Responsibilities 
Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols. 
Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning. 
Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems. 
Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts. 
Decontaminates and sterilizes surgical instruments and ensure supplies are available for scheduled and emergency procedures. 
 

Performs tray assembly: 
Identifies trays quickly, assembles instruments efficiently places internal indicator, sets up container and locks, wraps using correct methods, places external indicators properly, attaches tray recipe, handles singles properly, keeps up with basin sets, assembles implant sets. 
Handles instruments safely and wear PPE as needed.  
Disposes of sharps. 
Ensures no reuse (re-cleaning or re-sterilization) or reprocessing of any medical equipment/product/supply/device that is labeled single-use and/or disposable. 
 

Demonstrates knowledge of and operates equipment: 
Washer disinfector, sonic cleaner, dumbwaiter, compressed air blowers, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizer, gas sterilizer, gas aerator, biological incubator/reader, Steris machines, and flash sterilizers. 

 

THE STERILE PROCESSING TECH I FULL TIME EVENINGS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE. 

EDUCATION 
Required: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). 
Preferred: Central Service technical training. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION 
Certification Required: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD) and/or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). 

WORK EXPERIENCE 
Required: Three (3) years as central service technician or other related area, three (3) years as sterile processing technician. 
Preferred: Five (5) years as sterile processing technician. 

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Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.

Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.

Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.