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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of the national leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
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 other programs.
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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary And Qualifications The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and storing all reusable surgical instruments for patient care. The technician also provides all needed instruments for surgery and outside departments.
Major Responsibilities
Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care.
Demonstrates compliance with the Patient Safety Initiatives, National Patient Safety Goals (i.e. infection control, hand washing, etc.). Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.
Monitors surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.
Inspects, assembles, and tests general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning. Identifies tray type by contents of instrument tray. Identifies malfunctioning instruments and replaces or reports instruments that need repair or that are missing.
Assembles instrument packs and trays for sterilization. Wraps, seals and accurately labels items that are to be sterilized.
Controls the entire sterilization process. Receives, decontaminates, preps, packs, sterilizes, documents, and stores supplies, instruments, and equipment. Ensures compliance with national standards and recommended practices.
Operates and maintains all sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic washer, and cart washer. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all washing, sterilization, daily machine testing, proper testing after a repair of machine, temperature, humidity, air pressure, early release of implants, and eye wash station testing.
Decontaminates, reprocesses and maintains flexible endoscopes as needed.
Prepares, assembles and packages all instruments for surgery and other hospital departments.
Prepares surgical sets, instruments, and trays according to prescribed procedures, ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate.
Pulls customized case cart sheets for all surgical procedures and prepares case carts.
Inventories, maintains and supplies OR storage areas, specialty lockers, carts and equipment used.
Responds to instrument needs during surgical cases.
Audits trays for decontamination, washing, assembly, sterilization, implant usage, and instrument count sheets and tracks loaner equipment.
Checks condition of packaging prior to sending to sterile storage, operating room, and/or Nursing Care unit.
Creates and maintains accurate records regarding inventories, instrument set content, sterilized goods, biological test results, sterilization, and washing records for infection control practice.
Maintains proper department temperature, humidity and air pressure parameters.
Attends in‑service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, SDS and OSHA standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
Education & Experience
High school/GED required.
One year of experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, Training Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – or – Certified Registered Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). Grace period: 2 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Sterile Processing Tech - GI Lab
role at
Methodist Healthcare System .
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of the national leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
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 other programs.
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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary And Qualifications The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and storing all reusable surgical instruments for patient care. The technician also provides all needed instruments for surgery and outside departments.
Major Responsibilities
Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care.
Demonstrates compliance with the Patient Safety Initiatives, National Patient Safety Goals (i.e. infection control, hand washing, etc.). Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.
Monitors surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.
Inspects, assembles, and tests general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning. Identifies tray type by contents of instrument tray. Identifies malfunctioning instruments and replaces or reports instruments that need repair or that are missing.
Assembles instrument packs and trays for sterilization. Wraps, seals and accurately labels items that are to be sterilized.
Controls the entire sterilization process. Receives, decontaminates, preps, packs, sterilizes, documents, and stores supplies, instruments, and equipment. Ensures compliance with national standards and recommended practices.
Operates and maintains all sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic washer, and cart washer. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all washing, sterilization, daily machine testing, proper testing after a repair of machine, temperature, humidity, air pressure, early release of implants, and eye wash station testing.
Decontaminates, reprocesses and maintains flexible endoscopes as needed.
Prepares, assembles and packages all instruments for surgery and other hospital departments.
Prepares surgical sets, instruments, and trays according to prescribed procedures, ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate.
Pulls customized case cart sheets for all surgical procedures and prepares case carts.
Inventories, maintains and supplies OR storage areas, specialty lockers, carts and equipment used.
Responds to instrument needs during surgical cases.
Audits trays for decontamination, washing, assembly, sterilization, implant usage, and instrument count sheets and tracks loaner equipment.
Checks condition of packaging prior to sending to sterile storage, operating room, and/or Nursing Care unit.
Creates and maintains accurate records regarding inventories, instrument set content, sterilized goods, biological test results, sterilization, and washing records for infection control practice.
Maintains proper department temperature, humidity and air pressure parameters.
Attends in‑service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, SDS and OSHA standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
Education & Experience
High school/GED required.
One year of experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, Training Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – or – Certified Registered Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). Grace period: 2 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Methodist Healthcare System by 2x.
Get notified about new Sterilization Technician jobs in
San Antonio, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr