Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech! Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas, Irving, TX, where innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care converge to create an exceptional workplace.

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas?

• A Powerhouse
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Our hospital is a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and dedicated local physicians. This partnership ensures a dynamic and enriching environment for both patients and staff.
• Serving North Texas:
  Covering the expansive North Texas region, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services across 7 Operating Rooms, 12 private inpatient rooms, and a 3-bed Emergency Department.
• Expert Specializations:
  Our hospital specializes in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and more, offering opportunities to expand skills and make a difference in patients  lives.
• A Legacy of Excellence:
  Established in 2003 as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, we have served the Dallas-Fort Worth communities for years with a mission to provide top-notch surgical care in a welcoming and safe environment.
• Education & Compassionate Care:
  We empower staff to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, treatments, and procedures to ensure the best possible care for patients and their families.
• Cutting-Edge Technology:
  Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technology to support both routine procedures and complex surgeries with exceptional care.

Sterile Processing Tech at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas

• The Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• License: CRCST through IAHCSMM/HSPA (1-year) required, must be obtained within 6 months of hire. BLS preferred.
• Required Experience: 2-3 years’ experience as Instrument Room Technician or internally trained new grad with certification within 6 months of position change. Experience with cleaning and sterilizing instruments following IFU, AAMI standards, policies and procedures; decontaminating instruments using detergents, disinfectants, and lubricants; identifying instruments by description or specialty; and following IFU and policies for cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and storing instruments.

• Works independently; requires minimal supervision.
• Communicates and works effectively with personnel, physicians, hospital departments, and outside vendors.
• Understands infection control related to decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
• Demonstrates understanding of flow from decontamination area to the clean processing area.
• Operates equipment (e.g., ultrasonic machine, automated washers, cart washers, sterilizers) per IFU and understands washer, biological and Bowie Dick tests run daily.
• Maintains documentation for sterilizers and Immediate Use Sterilizers.
• Follows manufacturers  IFU’s when processing all instrument trays, including Vendor Trays.
• Verifies cycle parameters and maintains documentation per AAMI and hospital policies.
• Reads sterilizer printouts and demonstrates dependability and accountability.

• Utilizes appropriate PPE while decontaminating dirty surgical instruments with disinfectants as recommended by the instrument IFU.
• Maintains and inspects instrumentation, ensuring bio burden is removed and functionality is intact per IFU.
• Sterilizes all instrumentation using steam and hydrogen peroxide methods as stated in instrument IFU.
• Maintains operational supply inventory and implants as necessary for the smooth functioning of the instrument room.
• Maintains a log for each autoclave and Sterrad load; records consist of instruments processed.

As an organization, we care for our communities and each other by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. A diverse workforce with an inclusive culture makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.