Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Sterile Processing team. In this vital role, you will ensure the quality and safety of surgical instruments, contributing to patient care excellence. You'll operate sterilization equipment, inspect instruments, and maintain inventory levels to support surgical operations. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance healthcare delivery in a growing organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certification in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Education or experience in healthcare required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and maintain inventory levels.
• Perform decontamination and quality assurance audits.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Sterilization Techniques

Instrument Inspection

Inventory Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable job experience

Job description

Details

+ Department: Sterile Processing

+ Schedule: Days Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside

+ Location: Jacksonville, FL

Listening to you, caring for you!

When you join our team, you join a true work family. You will feel supported, encouraged, and benefit from a work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Various health insurance options & wellness plans
3. Retirement benefits including employer match plans
4. Long-term & short-term disability
5. Employee assistance programs (EAP)
6. Parental leave & adoption assistance
7. Tuition reimbursement
8. Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
2. Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
3. Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
4. Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
5. Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
6. Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
2. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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