Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HCA•Richmond, VA

54d

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician prepares Operating Room surgical case carts, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of re-processable supplies, equipment and surgical instruments in compliance with good hospital practice standards under direct or indirect supervision.

Requirements

Sterile Processing Certification required (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months of start date
Must have knowledge of hospital equipment, supplies, surgical instrumentation, and medical terminology.
Must be able to appropriately and effectively react to requests for emergency supplies.
BLS current or within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

One year Central Sterile Processing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Properly operate cleaning and sterilization equipment, such as cart washers, sonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and heat-sealing units.
Demonstrate proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
Transport clean and soiled case carts between the operating rooms and Sterile Processing. Transport additional instrumentation as needed between Peri-operative Services and CSP areas.
Maintain cleanliness and appropriate supply levels at workstations in all areas of department

Benefits

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 free 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.
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
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.