PRN Central Sterile Tech

PRN Central Sterile Tech Opportunity

Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Central Sterile Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkside Surgery which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

This position is for day shift only and doesn't involve weekend work. Monday - Friday only.

Parkside Surgery offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a PRN Central Sterile Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

As the Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company's mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients through providing properly cleaned, sterilized and highly disinfected instruments and supplies.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Maintain accurate records for PM's for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
• Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips

Qualifications you will need:

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing
• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment***online certification not acceptable
• Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements

Parkside Surgery Center is located in the historic Riverside section of Jacksonville, Florida. We have served the surgical needs of the area residents since 1992. Our AAAHC accredited center performs over 200 cases a month. Parkside provides surgical services in Endoscopy, General Surgery, Gynecology, Oral/Dental Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, and Urology. Our center is a member of the HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PRN Central Sterile Tech opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status