Sterile Processing Technician PRN - Daytime Hours

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

North Central Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support PRN needs in a fast-paced ambulatory setting in San Antonio. You will ensure properly cleaned, sterilized instruments and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Requirements include training in aseptic technique, one year of instrument sterilization experience, and BCLS plus Central Processing certification; weekend hours are not required.

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

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

HCA experience

Education

Central Processing certification

BCLS certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

North Central Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support PRN needs in a fast-paced ambulatory setting in San Antonio. You will ensure properly cleaned, sterilized instruments and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Requirements include training in aseptic technique, one year of instrument sterilization experience, and BCLS plus Central Processing certification; weekend hours are not required.