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Community Health Systems · 5 months ago

Sterile Process Tech II

2901 4TH ST, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with advanced skill. This role ensures compliance with sterilization protocols, supports department operations, and provides guidance to junior staff.

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Responsibilities

Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards

Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures

Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation

Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues

Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed

Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements

Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed

Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership

Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results

Adheres to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection

Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures

Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Sterile processing experienceCRCST certificationCleaningSterilizing skillsEquipment operationMaintenanceRegulatory standards knowledgeAttention to detailEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving ability