Sterile Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician helps provide safe, high-quality surgical care by ensuring instruments are cleaned, sterilized, organized, and ready when needed. The role follows safety standards, monitors sterilization processes, prepares instrument trays and surgical rooms, handles biohazardous materials, and works with nurses and surgeons to support efficient procedures. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience working as a sterile processing technician, or recent graduation from an accredited sterile processing program.

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments and supplies according to safety standards.
Monitor sterilization cycles, document results, and promptly resolve issues.
Prepare and organize instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs.
Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials while maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Work with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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 and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.