Sterile Processing Tech Float Pool

Join HCA Healthcare, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, as a Sterile Processing Tech in the Float Pool.

About the role

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to patient care by providing properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. This role involves rotating to other ambulatory surgery center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization 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 all test loads and sterilization cycles; report deviations to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance (PM’s) of equipment; report deviations to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Test operational efficiency of instrumentation prior to reprocessing; 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)

Requirements

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

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.