Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Health Alliance; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care in the Panama City area. This role in Sterile Processing involves operating sterilization equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining inventory for surgical instruments. With a commitment to community service and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your career development. Be part of a mission-driven organization that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure as Central Service Tech in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Education can be substituted with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments for cleanliness.
• Perform decontamination and maintain inventory for case carts.
• Conduct quality assurance audits of peers.

Skills

Sterilization Equipment Operation

Quality Assurance Audits

Decontamination Procedures

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Job-Specific Experience

Job description

Details

• Department:Sterile Processing
• Schedule:PRN , rotating shifts
  • Flexible Monday - Sunday. Hours may vary.
• Hospital:Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location:Panama City, Florida

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Certification preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

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.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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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