Sterile Processing Tech

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.48 - $26.30 / hour

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Introduction

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 Tech today with Synergy Surgery Center.

Benefits

Synergy 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.

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Come join our team as a Sterile Processing Tech. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

What you will do in this role:

• 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

Qualifications you will need:

• 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 employment***online certification not acceptable

• Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements

Do you want to work in a modern ambulatory surgery center located in Englewood, Colorado? Synergy Surgery Center needs to be your top priority. Our state-of-the-art facility offers same-day surgical procedures for our patients in Arapahoe County and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on providing patient-centered care, making it easy for you to access our comfortable and cost-effective alternatives to inpatient care at a hospital.

Our highly trained staff includes board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, and qualified nursing and clinical technicians who are experts in surgical and recovery care. We offer a wide range of specialties, including spine, orthopedics, hand, podiatry, pain management, and ENT. Our facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

At Synergy Surgery Center, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care and attention. Our center is managed by HCA Healthcare's Surgery Ventures Group - a testament to our excellence and commitment to providing top-quality healthcare services. Trust us with your career in surgical care and experience the difference we can make in your life.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's 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 Tech 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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.