Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sterile Processing Technician and be part of a team dedicated to patient care and community service. This role involves ensuring the proper decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments, critical for successful medical procedures. With a focus on growth and development, the organization offers comprehensive benefits and support for your career journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to unlock your potential and contribute to a vital mission.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Flexible Spending Accounts

Colleague Recognition Programs

Free Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Responsible for cleaning, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments.
• Must understand sterilization equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments through cleaning, packing, and sterilizing.
• Assemble trays for operating rooms according to policies.
• Restock and maintain equipment as needed.

Skills

Sterilization Techniques

Decontamination Procedures

Equipment Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Central Sterile Technician Program

CRCST Certification

Job description

Description

Last year, our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Sterile Processing Technician at Parkridge Medical Center, you can be part of an organization dedicated to giving back!

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The plans and programs include:

• Medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits, including fertility, family building, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Discounts through Abenity and other providers.
• Retirement readiness and banking partnerships.
• Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and scholarships.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Time Away From Work programs, including paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider committed to growth and development? Join the Parkridge Medical Center family! We will provide the tools and resources for your success. We are seeking an enthusiastic Sterile Processing Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for proper decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation for surgery and other departments.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing, and storing procedures.
• Understand principles of sterilization techniques and operate sterilization equipment.
• Assemble all instruments, trays, and drill trays for operating rooms according to policies and procedures.
• Perform equipment distribution, routing, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Restock/exchange crash carts.
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current enrollment in or graduation from a Central Sterile Technician Program required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 1 year of employment.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga, offering comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility features a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program, OB-GYN services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and behavioral health centers for children and adults.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Technician position. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us elevate patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.