Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is hiring for a Sterile Processing Tech in Houston, TX. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 3 month contract
Pay rate range: $22- 24/hour
Job duties for this position include:
CLINICAL ACTIVITES:
• Demonstrates adherence to AAMI ST 79 and AORN guidelines for proper processing and sterilization of surgical instruments/equipment according to manufacturers instructions for use
• Knowledgeable of principles of aseptic techniques and universal precaution
• Correctly handles instruments to prevent injury to self or others, to maintain proper working order.
• Inspects all instruments and equipment for any damage or malfunction or bio burden.
• Demonstrates familiarity with wide scope of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies and various alternatives available for sterilization.
• Ensures equipment, instrumentation and supplies are available by maintaining proper inventory and prompt repairs initiated.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper order in the work area.
• Wears appropriate PPE when decontaminating/processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains all required records on sterilization
• Proficient in use of all equipment
• Properly cleans and maintains all CSPD equipment according to the manufacturers guidelines to include: washer decontaminator, autoclaves, steris units, ultrasonic, etc...
• Provides assistance in emergency situations as directed.
• Decontaminates, inspects, and sterilizes all equipment and instrumentation according to
manufacturers instructions for use.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Maintains active professional relationships with doctors and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with Center services. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Identifies and reports problems, inefficiencies, deficiencies as shown by:
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to update service needs and start new services.
• Positive physician satisfaction.
• Reports all inefficiencies, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences to Supervisor/Manager.
• Serves as a role model to all staff.
• Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged
• Demonstrates Kelsey-Seybold Mission and Values
RESOURCE AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:
Ensures the proper use of resources as evidenced by:
• Prompt attention and follow through to equipment maintenance and repairs
• Careful use of supplies to avoid waste and damage
• Reports to the appropriate person when supplies are low
• Keeps accurate records, complete in a timely, legible manner
• Uses appropriate human, financial, and material resources while considering the overall budgetary constraints
• Inventory maintained at approved levels
• Ensures prompt attention to instruments and equipment upon completion of each surgical procedure
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Complies with local, State and Federal rules and regulations and accreditation guidelines as evidenced by:
Maintains and accurately completes sterilization records in compliance with CDC, AORN, AAMI and accreditation Standards.
100% of regulatory concerns or unusual occurrences are reported to nursing supervisor within 24 hours of occurrence.
When patient injury or disaster occurs, administration is notified immediately
100% compliance policy and procedure regarding sterilization practices
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
Graduate of an accredited central sterile processing tech program
Two year of experience as a sterile processing technician is required in an Ambulatory Surgery Center or hospital experience required.
Experience as a surgical technologist, preferred.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified CSPD technician
Knowledge of AAMI & AORN standards and recommendations. Clear understanding of
sterilization process
Why work for Adecco?
Weekly Pay on Friday
401(k) Plan
Skills Training
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
IMPORTANT: This job is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office. For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to
Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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