Sterile Processing Technician II - HCA, Hospital Corporation of America (Texas)
Do you have the career opportunities as a Sterile Processing Technician you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
At St. David’s North Austin Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
* Paid Personal Leave
* 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
* Identity Theft Protection discounts
* Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
* Adoption Assistance
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician like you to be a part of our team.
As a Central Sterile Technician, you will work in the decontamination room cleaning and assembling surgical instruments. You will remain knowledgeable of surgical instruments, tray set ups, sterilizing techniques, and basic sterile processing department practices, and will operate all sterile processing equipment safely and efficiently.
You will clean and decontaminate surgical instruments using detergents and disinfecting solutions.
* You will wrap, seal, and label items that are to be sterilized
* You will sterilize instruments, equipment, surgical linen, and related supplies using plasma and steam sterilizers
* You will prepare surgical packs, instruments, dressings, and treatment trays
* You will ensure proper storage of sterilized and prepared supplies and equipment in designated areas
* You will inventory equipment used and record daily patient charges
* You will inform bio-med of equipment that is no longer serviceable or of any other issues that arise
* You will compile department statistics and file information as assigned
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a 425-bed multi-specialty, acute care facility dedicated to the highest level of women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II and III nurseries at the adjacentSt. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The facility also features a 24-hour emergency department, theTexas Institute for Robotic Surgery, the Bariatric Center, Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, among many others. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is also home toSt. David’s Children’s Hospital. St. David’s Surgical Hospital, which opened in October 2016, is a campus of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center.
HCA Healthcare has been continually named aWorld's Most Ethical Company by Ethispheresince 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Sterile Processing 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.
Experience
* 6 months of previous sterile processing experience or related training – preferred
Education
* High school diploma or GED equivalent, or proof of higher level education if hired after January 1, 2014
Licenses and Certifications
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
**Job:** **Clinical Techs - CV Cath Lab Surg Vasc & Central Sterile*
**Title:** *Sterile Processing Technician II*
**Location:** *Texas-Austin-North Austin Medical Center*
**Requisition ID:** *08224-74898*
* This article was originally published here
