Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

HCA Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

Trinity Park Surgery Center in Arlington, Texas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team. You will support patient care by ensuring instruments are cleaned, sterilized and ready for use under RN supervision.

The role requires training in aseptic technique, at least one year in instrument sterilization, and BCLS certification. We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment within the HCA Healthcare network.

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

Job description

Trinity Park Surgery Center in Arlington, Texas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team. You will support patient care by ensuring instruments are cleaned, sterilized and ready for use under RN supervision.

The role requires training in aseptic technique, at least one year in instrument sterilization, and BCLS certification. We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment within the HCA Healthcare network.