Certified Central Sterile Tech — Essential OR Support

HCA Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, in El Paso, TX, seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and supplies are clean, sterile, and ready for use. You will support staff by preparing customized sets, managing sterilization equipment, and maintaining meticulous records to safeguard patient safety.

Requirements include Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days and CSPDT/CRCST certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CSPDT) Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Job description

Las Palmas Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, in El Paso, TX, seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and supplies are clean, sterile, and ready for use. You will support staff by preparing customized sets, managing sterilization equipment, and maintaining meticulous records to safeguard patient safety.

Requirements include Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days and CSPDT/CRCST certification within 18 months.