Heres What You Need
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience
1-year sterile processing hospital experience Required
Licenses and Certifications
CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required Or
CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire Required Or
CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required
What You Will Do
Collect decontaminate assemble sterilize and disperse instrument trays instruments and supplies
Run appropriate tests and complete required documentation on all sterilizers and flash machines daily
Produce accurate complete and clean instrument trays.
Other duties as assigned.
Leads and models interdisciplinary collaboration including physicians and external customers.
Promotes and mentors effective first party communication among staff physicians internal and external customers
Champions and assists Dept. leadership in holding staff accountable for implementation of HRO/High Reliability Tools.
Assists with coordination of staffing and staff assignments.
Schedules meetings coordinates agendas and takes minutes at departmental business meetings.
Facilitates staff development in the area of process improvement
Mentors and supports staff in integrating evidence based practice/research findings into policy & practice guidelines
Formal and informal teaching and evaluation to strengthen core competencies of team members and self.
Communicates opportunities for staff development to leadership.
Take action to improve processes to reduce ineffectiveness and cost
Partner with sterile processing leadership to achieve key performance indicators
Assumes responsibility and participates in projects
Assists with Sterile Processing staff meetings as needed
Champions actions to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
Ensures compliance with sterile processing standards (AAMI).
Skills
Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts. Follow guidelines for use of Personal Protective Equipment including goggles face shield gown gloves and shoe covers. Good organization communication and time management skills. Must be able to read write speak and understand English instructions safety rules and guidelines. Basic computer proficiency.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.
Entity Highlights:
Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.
We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services high-risk obstetrics gynecology neurosciences sports medicine and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Brain Tumor Treatment Advanced Spine Care and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.
Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services womens health cardiac care and more.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!
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Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician Full Time Nights
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth TX 76104
Work hours: Full- Time 40 Hour Night Shift: 10:30P 7:00A
Required Experience:
IC
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