Sterile Processing Tech PRN
Hourly wage estimate: $23.27 - $32.58 per hour. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to existing employees may influence the actual salary offered.
About the role
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 at North Springs Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare.
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; report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
- Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance (PM’s) of equipment; report any deviation from normal functioning 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
North Springs Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs may include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources: 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: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits: fertility and family building support, 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 and position.
About the facility
North Springs Surgery Center is a Joint Commission accredited multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center offering four state-of-the-art operating rooms with the newest technologies, including the da Vinci Xi robot. Specialties include general, gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and podiatry. The facility is affiliated with Surgery Ventures Group powered by HCA Healthcare, recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.