USPI Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center in Austin is seeking a motivated Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms and 1 Procedure room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday, schedule subject to changed based on surgical schedule and flow of day. Candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings.

Job Summary: Responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.

Required Skills:

a) Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
b) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
c) Cleans each item according to manufacturer's instructions
d) Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
e) Determines whether each item is in good working condition
f) Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure
g) Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure
h) Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
i) Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
j) Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
k) Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure
l) Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process
m) Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
n) Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
o) Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
p) Places items in correct location
q) Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
r) Maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list
s) Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources

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Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• completion of a Sterile Processing Certification Program is preferred.
• One to two years' experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.