Sterile Processing Tech (Non-Cert) FT Evening - McAllen
UHS
Summary
Performs the basic activities and related professional services necessary in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
Job description
Position Summary
Performs the basic activities and related professional services necessary in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
Qualifications
- Experience: None necessary, completion of formal training in field preferred.
- Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource).
- Manual Dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.
Education / Licensure
- Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
- This is a 12-month time limited position. SPD intern will be trained and educated on the job to care for and reprocess reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation. The intern will successfully pass all hospital competencies for department. Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) is required by the end of 12 months.
- Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer's Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required
- Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Computer skills in instrument management applications (Censis, OneSource)
- CRCST certification required within 12 months
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.