Sterile Processing Technician I - Casual Appointment **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** 1. Select the Job Field UTMB Health Requisition # 2504821 **Minimum Qualifications:** High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred six (6) months related experience. **Job Description:** Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** **Instrumentation Decontamination:** + Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process. + Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis. + Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets. + Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments. + Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment. + Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area. **Instrumentation Assembly:** + Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly. + Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings. + Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment. + Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment. + Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies. + Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager. **Sterilization:** + Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures. + Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately. + Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety. + Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. **Case Carts & Supplies:** + Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy. + Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. + Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures. + Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition. + Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request. **In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:** + Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift. + Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol. + Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors. + Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:** + Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility. + Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed. + Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager. + Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets. + Performs related duties as assigned. **Salary Range:** Salary commensurate with experience. **Work Schedule:** Casual Appointment (Less than 19.99 hours/week) **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation