Lead Sterile Processing Technician - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

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

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, 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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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) Lead Sterile Processing Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing all decontamination and sterilization procedures and processes in sterile processing department. Teaches all methods of sterilization, testing and maintenance of equipment and verification of sterility. Properly handles all instrumentation and surgical equipment. 

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Operates sterilizers according to standard procedures.

2. Cooperates with other sterilization personnel with taking call.

3. Practices biohazardous waste separation per policy and procedure.

4. Responsible for receiving, sorting, cleaning and sterilizing supplies and equipment.

5. Cleans and stores equipment in between usages.

6. Reprocesses all instrumentation and trays from the following: Emergency Room, Radiology, Respiratory, CVL Lab, Labor and Delivery, Women’s Center OR, Other units as necessary.

7. Maintains shelf stock level of storeroom supplies and restock supply carts to par level by ordering from Central Supply.

8. Sorts, assembles, and inspects instrument trays reporting all defects/damage and malfunctions.

9. Loads and processes washers/decontaminators according to standard procedures.

10. Removes and sorts items from washer/decontaminators and assembles items according to standard procedures.

11. Processes all items for sterilization and checks all items for package integrity.

12. Cleans all equipment and case carts according to standard procedures and check for proper operation.

13. Prepares instruments for clean or sterile packaging and stores them.

14. Demonstrates ability to process sterile trays and packs using proper testing and chart procedure.

15. Maintains logs and documentation for all items sterilized.

16. Utilizes heat sealer and peel pack machine according to manufacturer recommendation and/or policy and procedure.

17. Keeps sterilization logs current, ensures proper documentation.

18. Maintains communication with supervisor, staff and OR services coordinators consistently.

19. Inspects trays randomly to insure completeness and make sure all items are in good condition.

20. Maintains and updates pick sheets for optimum usage.

21. Performs other related functions as assigned.

GENERAL

1. Analyzes and informs director of needs for instrumentation.

2. Observes staff for efficiency and completeness of processing instrument trays

3. Supervises, orients and instructs personnel emphasizing importance of quality in sterile processing.

4. Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards. Takes corrective action when violations occur with input from supervisor.

5. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards for area.

6. Maintains open relationship with all department utilizing sterile processing. Gives feedback to departments as needed.

7. Supervises and assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment used in performance of duties. Request maintenance and repair of equipment and maintains records.

8. Performs other duties as directed/required.

9. Performs random audits for quality of care in preparing surgical instrument trays.

10. Serves as a liaison with vendors and reinforces adherence to policies and procedures for consignment instrumentation. Reports deficiencies in compliance.

INTERGRATION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES: Maintains collaborative/cooperative relationships with others in the organization by sharing meaningful information, soliciting feedback and exhibiting respect and support. Integrates department’s services with the hospital’s primary function.

1. Is proactive in developing a network between and within departments.

2. Collaborates with internal customers prior to implementing department changes impacting those customers. Gets feedback once change has been implemented.

3. Is proactive in exchanging feedback/recognition with staff and director.

4. Actively promotes and supports facility’s philosophy, mission, vision and Code of Ethics and Compliance.

5. Attends and actively participates in meetings assigned by Director. EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:  High School Graduate or GED preferred. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:  2 years’ experience as a sterile processing tech required.  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated communications and customer service skills, success in organizing work and ability to multi-task. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to read, write, and understand oral instructions LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certification in sterile processing required.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.

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 Lead Sterile Processing 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.