Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Full-Time, Weekend Nights at Texas Health Resources – Fort Worth, Texas

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 36 Hour Weekend Night Shift: (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)

Here's 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, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org #LI-SP1

Primary Location: Fort Worth
Job: RN/Registered Nurse
Organization: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104
Shift: Weekend
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time