Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech in Richmond, VA. Under the direction of an RN, you will ensure properly cleaned, sterilized instruments and supplies, contributing to high-quality patient care.

The role involves maintaining instrument sterilization, documentation of cycles, and adherence to AAMI/ASHCSP standards with a 4-day week schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization methods per manufacturer instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• Maintain a daily log and test efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle; perform biological testing.
• Monitor and record test loads and sterilization cycles; document deviations to OR Coordinator/Nurse Manager.
• Maintain an accurate log for equipment out for repair.

Skills

Sterilization

Safety protocols

Quality control

Tools

AAMI guidelines

ASHCSP guidelines

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.69 - $26.16 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) 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 Sterile Processing Tech today with Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center.

This position will be 4 days a week and rotate start times between 8AM and 9AM.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will c ontribute 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

Boulders Ambulatory 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center (https://bouldersasc.com/) located inRichmond Virginia. We serve residents in Henrico County and surroundingcommunities. Our Mission is to give high quality and cost-effective orthopedic careto the community. We established a total joint program in 2019. Our AAAHC accreditedcenter performs over 250 cases a month. We offer the following orthopedic procedures:Arthroscopic, ACL, Carpal Tunnel, Fracture reduction open and closed, Frozen Shoulder, KneeOsteotomy, Meniscectomy, Rotator Cuff repair and injury, Total Joint Replacement of shoulder, hip andknee.

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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.

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