Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

HCA Healthcare; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Greenview Surgery Center in Bowling Green, KY, is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech to support patient care by ensuring instruments and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected. The role reports to nursing leadership and emphasizes maintaining quality control and accurate records for sterilization cycles.

Qualifications include aseptic technique training, at least one year in instrument sterilization, and valid BCLS plus Central Processing certification.

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 as 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

BCLS Certification

Central Processing Certification

Job description

Greenview Surgery Center in Bowling Green, KY, is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech to support patient care by ensuring instruments and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected. The role reports to nursing leadership and emphasizes maintaining quality control and accurate records for sterilization cycles.

Qualifications include aseptic technique training, at least one year in instrument sterilization, and valid BCLS plus Central Processing certification.