Central Sterile Technician

HCA Healthcare • Las Vegas, NV

281d • $20 - $31

About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Central Sterile Technician? At Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. In this role you will assume responsibility for the decontamination of equipment and surgical instruments and observe Universal precautions. Our team is amazing, we consider ourselves a family that works hard to support each other and we are looking for someone who feels that patient care is as meaningful as we do. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great!

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED minimum.
• Current BLS.
• Graduate from an accredited Sterile Processing school program (preferred) or 2 years' experience in an acute care setting as an SPD Technician in lieu of a formal SPD training program.
• A minimum of 6 months Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing Tech experience preferred or new grad with completed minimum clinical hours required by IAHCSMM.
• Certification for Sterile Processing Technicians from CBSPD or IAHCSMM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash, decontaminate and reassemble instrument sets and sterile trays/packs.
• Package and sterilize all autoclavable instruments for the department.
• Operate Steam, STERRAD and Steris sterilizers.
• Carry out daily biological testing on all sterilizers.
• Stock, order and maintain par levels on sterile supplies.
• Respond to and deliver urgent instrument/supply requests from OR rooms during surgical procedures.
• Identify instruments and equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate procedures to ensure timely repair/replacement.
• Coordinate sending supplies outside the hospital for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization as required and communicate effectively with OR or other departments, the courier service and the sterilizing facility about the timely pickup and return of the critical items.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• 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).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED