Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Reston Surgery Center is seeking a Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech to support patient care by ensuring properly cleaned, sterilized instruments and supplies. Under RN supervision, you will contribute to the center's mission and patient safety.

The role requires at least one year of sterilization experience, a valid BCLS certification, and knowledge of AAMI/ASHCSP standards. The center offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment in Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment.
• Certification and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines of AAMI and ASHCSP

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care
• Demonstrates awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• Maintain a daily log, testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle and perform biological testing
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles while documenting any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager
• Maintain an accurate log for equipment out for repair

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument processing

Endoscopy equipment sterilization

Log keeping

Education

BCLS Certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $23.80 - $33.31 / hour

Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

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 Central Sterile Processing Tech today with Reston Surgery Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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

What you will do in this role:

• You will demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• You will maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care
• You will demonstrates awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• You will demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• You will maintain a daily log, testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle and perform biological testing
• You will monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles while documenting any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager
• You will maintain an accurate log for equipment out for repair

Qualifications for this role:

• 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 and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines of Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP)

Benefits

Reston Surgery Center 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Reston Surgery Center is a leading healthcare provider in Reston, Virginia. We have provided these services since 2004. Our facility has six large surgical suites, and specialty procedure rooms. We perform a broad range of procedures. Our center is AAAHC accredited. We offer services in gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, oral, orthopedic, otolaryngology, plastics, podiatry and urology. We are a member of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.