Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
West Valley Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support patient safety and surgical care. The technician ensures instruments and supplies are clean, prepared, and ready for use, supporting surgical staff and helping maintain safe, effective care. The Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential must be obtained within one year of employment start date. West Valley Medical Center is a 150-plus-bed hospital in Caldwell, Idaho, with 800 employees and volunteers and several off-site community clinics. The facility describes its environment as small-town and friendly, with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Obtain the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification within one year of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays, ensuring they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use.
- Manage sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention.
- Prepare customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and procedure needs.
- Manage inventory and supplies in operating room storage and specialty lockers, coordinating with the surgical team.
- Respond promptly to instrument requests during surgeries and help address urgent equipment needs.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- 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.
- Travel and relocation opportunities through the HCA Healthcare network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
