Sterile Proc Tech Cert III PRN

HCA Healthcare; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho, part of the HCA Healthcare network, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician III. The role supports perioperative care by assembling equipment, maintaining sterile processing, and reducing infection risks.

The position requires OR program completion if possible and CRCST/CIS/CER certification within one year of hire, with strong teamwork and knowledge of medical supplies. Excellent patient care is the focus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program for operating room preferred.
• CRCST, CIS and CER or equivalent certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Has frequent interaction with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients and their families.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of medical supplies is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble all necessary equipment and supplies to meet patient and surgeon needs.
• Demonstrate a concern for efficiency and cost effectiveness (Value Analysis).
• Fulfill any position per the needs of the unit.
• Carry out processes designed to reduce risk and create a safe environment.
• Follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Know microbiology, instrumentation and hand cleaning techniques of equipment and machines.
• Print appropriate doctor’s preference list, assemble case cart and fill requisitions.
• Display team spirit by assisting with special project assignments.
• Follow established policies and procedures to identify and reduce risks of acquiring or transmitting infection.
• Operate sterilizers, aerators and monitor cleaning processes.

Education

CRCST, CIS and CER or equivalent certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.50 - $25.90 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-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.

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Benefits

West Valley Medical Center 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As theCentral SterileTechnicianIIIyouwillplay a vital role inmaintainingcompetent care deliveryto patients in our perioperative settings. Our team works together like afamilyand we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.In this role:

• You will assemble all necessary equipment and supplies to meet patient and surgeon needs.
• You willdemonstratea concern for efficiency and cost effectiveness {Value Analysis.
• You will fulfill any position per the needs of the unit.
• You will carry out processes designed to reduce risk and create a safe environment.
• You will follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by usingappropriatechain of command.
• Youwill mustknow microbiology, instrumentation and hand cleaning techniques of equipment and machines.
• You will performwell in stressful and emergency situations.
• You will be able to print appropriatedoctorspreference list, assemble casecartandfillrequisitions.
• You will displayteam spirit byassistingwith special project assignments.
• You will followestablished policies and procedures toidentifyand reduce therisks ofacquiringor transmitting infection.
• You will followthrough on problems that may compromise effective job performanceby usingappropriatechain of command.
• You will be knowledgeable to perform all functions and operationspertaining tothesterilizers. Responsible for operating sterilizers,aeratorsandtheir monitoringcleaning.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program for operating room preferred.
• CRCST, CIS and CER or equivalent certification required within1 year of hire.
• Has frequent interaction with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients and their families.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of medical supplies is required.

West Valley Medical Center (https://westvalleymedctr.com/) (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho , this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of 800 employees and volunteers. Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.

Located within The Treasure of the Valley , WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community. Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River as well as a short commute to Boise and countless outdoor adventures.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues

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.

"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

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.