Sterile Processing Tech: Clean, Sterilize & Ensure Quality

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

Sahara Surgery Center in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the operating room by cleaning, sterilizing and preparing instruments and supplies under RN supervision.

You will perform quality controls and ensure proper sterilization, maintaining records and following approved procedures. Training in aseptic technique and sterilization certification are required.

Qualifications

• 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 per facility and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile processing

Education

Central Processing Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

Sahara Surgery Center in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the operating room by cleaning, sterilizing and preparing instruments and supplies under RN supervision.

You will perform quality controls and ensure proper sterilization, maintaining records and following approved procedures. Training in aseptic technique and sterilization certification are required.