Central Sterile Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure every instrument is cleaned, sterilized and ready for surgery. You will support safe, high-quality care by maintaining strict safety standards and organized workflows.

In this role, you will monitor cycles, prepare instrument trays, handle biohazardous materials, and collaborate with nurses and surgeons to staff daily procedures.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Previous experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments and supplies following safety standards.
• Monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and resolving issues promptly to deliver on our commitment to safe, high-quality care.
• Preparing and organizing instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs.
• Safely handling and disposing of biohazardous materials while keeping the work area clean and organized.
• Working closely with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care by making sure every instrument is thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and ready when needed. Your focus on safety and attention to detail helps protect patients and empowers a team that’s committed to the care and improvement of human life – one surgery at a time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments and supplies following safety standards




• Monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and resolving issues promptly to deliver on our commitment to safe, high-quality care




• Preparing and organizing instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs




• Safely handling and disposing of biohazardous materials while keeping the work area clean and organized




• Working closely with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries

What qualifications you will need:

High School graduate or equivalent

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments

Previous experience strongly preferred

Basic computer knowledge

Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155 -bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 155- bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties




• Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care




• Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience

Recognized for excellence:

• Consistently ranked as an ‘ A grade hospital for patient safety




• Surgical Care Excellence Award- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades




• American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades




• Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Central Sterile Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.

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