Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare•Anchorage, AK

17d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Sterile Processing Tech supports patient care and the organization’s mission by providing properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. The role includes processing and monitoring surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining equipment and sterilization records, and performing required quality-control tests. The position is with Alaska Surgery Center, part of Surgery Ventures and HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
One year of experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing; acute-care or ambulatory surgery center experience is preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and proper upkeep of instruments and equipment.
Apply appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments in accordance with 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 required quality controls, including Bowie Dick, DART, biological monitoring, disinfecting-solution efficacy testing, and test strips.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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 and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.