Baylor Medical Center of Buda (Buda, TX)

Unit/Dept - Sterile Processing

Shift/Schedule - PRN Days

JOB SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Technician 2 performs a variety of duties associated with cleaning, sterilization, processing, organizing and distributing patient equipment, instruments, supplies and products used in the care and treatment of patients. May serve as a resource to Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Prepares rooms and organizes instruments, equipment, treatment trays and supplies for specified departments.
• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, containers and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectant solutions under regulatory standards and internal policies and procedures. Operates semi automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers.
• Inventories, orders, replenishes and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies for general supplies and surgical carts.
• Maintains and controls inventory. Maintains applicable records and files.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.
• Joins in providing in service training.
• Serves as a resource and helps in training and mentoring level 1 Sterile Processing staff.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures required.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Relational and communications skills with ability to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.

BENEFITS

• Our competitive benefits package includes the following
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

• QUALIFICATIONS
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Cer Board Sterile Prcng & Dist (CBSPD), Cert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), Cert Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): Must have one of the following:
  • Certified Board Sterile Processing & Dist (CBSPD), or
  • Certified Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), or
  • Certified Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).