Sterile Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare•Arlington, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Sterile Processing Technician today with Trinity Park Surgery Center. As the Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company's mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients through providing properly cleaned , sterilized and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. Trinity Park Surgery Center is located in Arlington, Texas. We have been providing care to the residents of the Dallas Fort Worth area since 2008. We are AAAHC accredited. The center is a top revenue producer for Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. With a recent expansion, our state-of-the-art facility has 15 pre-op bays and 18 PACU bays. Our centers services provide 23 hour care in GI, orthopedic, gynecology, podiatry, and urology surgeries. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing
One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment
Valid BCLS Certification upon employmentonline certification not acceptable
Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Maintain accurate records for PM's for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips

Benefits

Trinity Park Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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.