Sterile Processing Technician: Critical OR Instrumentation

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare family in San Antonio, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and store reusable surgical instruments and provide needed instruments for surgery and other departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, operating autoclaves and sterilization equipment, inspecting instruments, preparing instrument packs and case carts, and documenting processes to meet

Qualifications

• Highschool/GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification is required (Grace period: 2 years).
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply aseptic principles to prevent infection and protect patient care.
• Follow universal precautions and safety policies (OSHA).
• Inspect, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
• Assemble instrument packs and trays for sterilization and label items.
• Control the sterilization process and document washing and sterilization data.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment; maintain records.

Education

Highschool/GED

CRCST

CSPDT

Job description

Methodist Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare family in San Antonio, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and store reusable surgical instruments and provide needed instruments for surgery and other departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, operating autoclaves and sterilization equipment, inspecting instruments, preparing instrument packs and case carts, and documenting processes to meet