Advancing HealthcareTogether -The Future of Healthcareisin East TexasWhy UT Health - East Texas?Our People.Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.Our Purpose.We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.Our Place.Tyler is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.
OurUT Health Tylerhospital is seeking an experiencedSterile Processing Tech. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in ourSterile Processingdepartment where you will be responsible for:What You Will Be Doing:
Disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize and store procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique under direct supervision
Complete requests to dispense equipment and supplies
Assist in maintaining and processing patient charge records and maintaining department inventory
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent
Experience:
Requires extensive knowledge of practices regarding Decontamination, Sterilization, and Instrument Storage.
Requires knowledge of surgical procedures, medical terminology, infection control practices and standards, as well as anatomy.
Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulations and Professional Recommended Practices.
Customer friendly
Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Active listening, hearing and visual skills
Must use written and/or verbal sources of information
Good problem solving skills
Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required
Strong time management skills
Ability to think strategically and act tactically
Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
Demonstrates good team work
Certification and Licensure:
National Certification strongly preferred
Compliance Requirements
Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies
BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:Service
Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.
Quality
Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.
People
Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.
Financial
Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.
Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.
Growth
Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.
Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.
Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
Frequent and prolonged bending stooping, crouching, walking, pushing, pulling and standing.
Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons
