Central Sterile Technician
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a(an) Central Sterile Technician you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.
David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSt. David's
Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and
free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred
banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a(an) Central Sterile Technician where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job
Summary and QualificationsAs the Sterile Processing Technician
Lead, you will receive, decontaminate, test, assemble, and
sterilize various reusable instruments and trays. You will also
store supplies and instruments, operate cleaning and sterilization
equipment, and assist the Sterile Processing Supervisor with
quality control and documentation.
- You will retrieve equipment and instrumentation from operating
rooms and perform decontamination and performance testing
- You will notify the appropriate unit supervisor of
malfunctioning equipment or defective supplies
- You will assemble surgical trays
- You will prepare and file appropriate documentation for each
sterilizer load
- You will properly load, operate, and clean all sterilizers and
equipment using biologicals and chemical control tests
- You will examine all received supplies for expiration dates,
package integrity, or visible damage
- You will rotate and store stock and report any shortages to the
Sterile Processing Supervisor
- You will ensure general cleaning of department surface areas,
racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areasJob
RequirementsExperience
- 1 year of previous experience working with instrumentation and
infection control procedures
- 3 years of previous experience working with instrumentation and
infection control procedures - preferredEducation
- High school graduate/GEDCompletion of an accredited sterile
processing program within 6 months of hire, OR 5 years of
experience working at St. David's Medical Center in Sterile
Processing
- 1 year of college in a related field - preferredLicenses and
Certifications
- Sterile Processing Technician certification from International
Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
(IAHCSSM) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and
Distribution (CBSPD) required within 6 months of hire
- Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) through
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management (IAHCSMM) - preferredSt. David's Medical Center is a
full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+
bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the region's
largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the
internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St.
David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services
provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart
and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and
orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a
Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed
rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient
comprehensive care.
St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which
is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the
third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare
was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and
two local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown
Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Central Sterile Technician opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Austin , Central Sterile Technician, Professions , Austin, Texas
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