Technician-Sterile Processing

Ascension Healthcare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas is seeking a Central Service Tech for full-time shifts. The role involves inspecting, assembling, and evaluating surgical instruments, ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management. Join a respected healthcare team dedicated to community service and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or CBSPD preferred.
• 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for sterilization and completeness.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments and sterilization equipment.
• Maintain inventory levels for case carts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Sterile Processing

+ **Schedule:** Full Time Rotating Sunday- Thursday 11pm -7am

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Providence

+ **Location:** Waco, Texas

**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**

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.

+ Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.

+ Inspect instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.

+ Correct instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.

+ Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

**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**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1905. When you join Ascension Providence, you will become part of a team that operates more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, and full-service hospital with advanced surgical care and 24/7 emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Join us and create a career path you will love.

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 provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) 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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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**