Technician-Surgical Instrument

Company: Ascension
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Surgical Instrument TechnicianSterile Processing 001 Full-Time, Rotating ---Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5:30PM.Dell Seton Medical Center - Austin,TX-- What You Will Do: Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.

• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspect instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts. What You Will Need: Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Preferred Credential(s):
    • Central Service Tech--credentialed from the--Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).--
    • Certified--Central Service Tech--credentialed from the--International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).--Education:
      • Diploma--
        • High school diploma or GED required.Work Experience:
          • None required.
          • 6 months sterile processing experience or related training preferred.--
          • Knowledge of sterile processing and surgical instrumentation and product supplies preferred. Why Join Our Team: Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. We strive to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services for all. We operate more than 100 clinical locations in central Texas, including two teaching hospitals, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center, where candidates can find both career and clinical education opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, explore a career with us today. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care - including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities - in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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