Sterile Processing Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care in Northeast Florida. As part of a dynamic Sterile Processing Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of surgical instruments. Your expertise in sterile processing will contribute to the health and well-being of patients in a supportive and rewarding environment. With a commitment to community service and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career while making a positive impact in healthcare. Be part of a mission-driven team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Licensure as Central Service Tech preferred.
• 1 year of job-specific experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and completeness.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform decontamination of instruments.
• Maintain inventory levels for surgical case carts.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Central Service Tech Certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Sterile Processing Department
• Schedule:Evenings 2pm-10:30pm
• Hospital:Ascension St. Vincent's
• Location:Southside

What You Will Do

Inspect, assemble and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality,determines need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effectivesterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement 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.