Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician today with Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center - North Central. Job Summary and Qualifications 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 Benefits Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center - North Central, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Methodist AmbulatorySurgery Center - North Central is located in the Stone Oak area of San Antonio. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center - North Central