Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Telemedicine services

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discount programs

Job summary

Mid-America Surgery Institute, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the OR by ensuring properly cleaned, sterilized instruments and supplies. Under RN supervision, you will contribute to patient care through meticulous processing and documentation.

The role requires aseptic technique training and at least one year of sterilization experience, with BCLS certification and central processing credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment.
• Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments as per manufacturer instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report deviations.
• Maintain accurate PM records for equipment and report deviations.
• Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems.
• Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to release for use.
• Perform required quality controls such as Bowie Dick and Biological Monitoring.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile processing

Instrument sterilization

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Education

Central Processing Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

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 Sterile Processing Tech today with Mid-America Surgery Institute.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As the Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients through providing properly cleaned, sterilized and highly disinfected instruments and supplies.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Maintain accurate records for PM’s for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
• Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips

Qualifications you will need:

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing
• 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 in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements

Benefits

Mid-America Surgery Institute, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs including:

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mid-America Surgery Institute is an accredited surgery center. We are staffed by a skilled team of registered nurses, and OR techs. Our Suites are equipped with sophisticated monitors, technical equipment and instrumentation. Performing over 600 cases a month. Our specialties include urology, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, podiatry and pain. Our Center is located next to Menorah Medical Center. We are in close proximity to the center of town. We are a proud member of the Ambulatory Surgery Division of HCA Healthcare.

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.

“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.