Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $20.76 - $31.16 / hour

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Central Sterile Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Central Sterile Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. In this role you will assume responsibility for the decontamination of equipment and surgical instruments and observe Universal precautions. Our team is amazing, we consider ourselves a family that works hard to support each other and we are looking for someone who feels that patient care is as meaningful as we do. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

• You will wash, decontaminate and reassemble instrument sets and sterile trays/packs as well as package and sterilize all autoclavable instruments for the department

• You will operate Steam, STERRAD and Steris sterilizers

• You will carry out daily biological testing on all sterilizers

• You will stock, order and maintain par levels on sterile supplies

• You will respond to and deliver urgent instrument/supply requests from OR rooms during surgical procedures

• You will identify instruments and equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate procedures to ensure timely repair/replacement

• You will coordinate sending supplies outside the hospital for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization as required and communicate effectively with OR or other departments, the courier service and the sterilizing facility about the timely pickup and return of the critical items

What qualifications you will need:

• High School diploma/GED minimum

• Certification from an accredited Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician program preferred

• Current BLS

• Previous hospital experience with approximately three to four months to a year of on the job experience and training necessary in order to learn the use and safe handling of processing and sterilization equipment and monitoring systems, disinfectant solutions, aseptic technique and the Policies and Procedures of the department

Southern Hills Hospital (https://southernhillshospital.com) is a 260+ bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, an accredited Chest Pain Center , a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB-GYN, Level II NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease-specific areas.

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

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Central Sterile Technician 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.