Sterile Processing Tech PRN – Elevate OR Readiness

HCA Healthcare; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech PRN to join our team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized and disinfected to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization records, monitoring cycles, and performing quality controls. Candidates should have aseptic technique training, at least one year of sterilization experience, and valid BCLS 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

Sterilization knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Central Processing Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech PRN to join our team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized and disinfected to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization records, monitoring cycles, and performing quality controls. Candidates should have aseptic technique training, at least one year of sterilization experience, and valid BCLS certification.