Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare•Hermitage, TN

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Sterile Processing Tech contributes to patient care by providing properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. The position supports Summit Surgery Center, an outpatient surgical center in Hermitage, Tennessee, with five operating rooms and one procedure room.

Requirements

Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
One year of experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing.
Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
Certification in Central Processing as required by facility and state regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Use appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments according to manufacturer instructions.
Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
Monitor and record test loads and sterilization cycles, and report deviations from normal functioning to the OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager.
Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records for equipment and report deviations from normal functioning to the OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager.
Test the operational efficiency of instrumentation before reprocessing and report problems to the OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager.
Monitor instrumentation for proper sterilization before releasing it for use.
Perform quality controls, including Bowie Dick, DART, biological monitoring, disinfecting solution efficacy testing, and test strips.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts