HLD/SPD Specialist

2 days ago

Galveston, Texas, United States UTMB Health Full time
Job Title: HLD/SPD Specialist

UTMB Health is seeking a highly skilled HLD/SPD Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our infection control team, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines regarding the operation, storage, and transport of clean/sterile equipment throughout our healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical equipment, transport of soiled and clean/sterile equipment, storage of clean/sterile equipment and supplies, and environmental requirements for processing and storage areas against regulatory standards and professional guidelines.
  • Develop project definition including education and competencies.
  • Ensure compliance with the health system HLD/sterilization policy and procedures via routine auditing and environmental rounds.
  • Develop and implement a risk assessment strategy to assure assessment of all processing areas and to prioritize those with greatest risk for patient harm.
  • Communicate and coordinate assessments and recommendations with clinical leadership, equipment processors, Property Services, Clinical Equipment Services, Sterile Processing Departments, and leadership in the Environment of Care program as needed.
Requirements:
  • Four years' experience in sterile processing and/or high-level disinfection in a complex health care setting.
  • Requires knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines for transport, processing, and storage of medical equipment and supplies as well as accreditation standards for infection control.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or CHL International Association for Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associates degree or higher preferred.
  • Experience in Infection Prevention preferred.

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.