Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Life and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician. You will clean and decontaminate surgical instruments, wrap and label items, and prepare sets for sterilization.

The role requires a high school diploma; training as Surgical Technologist and CSPT certification/experience are preferred. Join a large healthcare system with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Training as Surgical Technologist preferred
• Certification/Experience in Sterile Processing preferred
• Previous Surgical Technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions
• Wrap, seal and accurately label items that are to be sterilized
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and related supplies using sterilizers
• Prepares surgical sets and instruments ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate
• Ensures that all instrument cards are kept up to date and accurate
• Stores sterilized and prepared supplies and equipment in designated areas
• Informs bio-med of equipment no longer service able or other problems that arise

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Training as Surgical Technologist

Certification/Experience in Sterile Processing

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Technician? At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources 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 through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In this role you will:

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions.
• Wrap, seal and accurately label items that are to be sterilized.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and related supplies using sterilizers.
• Prepares surgical sets and instruments ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate.
• Ensures that all instrument cards are kept up to date and accurate.
• Stores sterilized and prepared supplies and equipment in designated areas.
• Informs bio-med of equipment no longer service able or other problems that arise.

Job Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Training as Surgical Technologist preferred
• Certification/Experience in Sterile Processing preferred
• Previous Surgical Technician experience preferredCertified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT)

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Sterile Processing Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.