Certified Sterile Processing Tech — Critical OR Support

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Surgery Center Texas Center for Athletes, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech to join our operating suite in San Antonio. Under RN direction you will clean, sterilize, and manage sterilization logs for instruments and supplies.

You will ensure instrument maintenance, follow manufacturer instructions for sterilization, and support OR teams with accurate documentation and adherence to AAMI/ASHCSP standards.

Qualifications

• 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 AAMI and ASHCSP

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment for patient care.
• Demonstrate sterilization methods per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain daily logs of disinfecting cycles and biological testing.
• Record test loads and deviations to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager.
• Track equipment out for repair logs

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Documentation

Education

BCLS Certification

Tools

AAMI/ASHCSP standards

Job description

Methodist Surgery Center Texas Center for Athletes, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech to join our operating suite in San Antonio. Under RN direction you will clean, sterilize, and manage sterilization logs for instruments and supplies.

You will ensure instrument maintenance, follow manufacturer instructions for sterilization, and support OR teams with accurate documentation and adherence to AAMI/ASHCSP standards.