Central Sterile Tech Lead - Austin, United States - St. David's Medical Center

St. David's Medical Center
St. David's Medical Center
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Austin, United States

1 month ago

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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 Central Sterile Tech Lead today with St. David's Medical Center.


Benefits:

St. David's 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, longterm 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 employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits


_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Job Summary and Qualifications:


As the Sterile Processing Technician Lead, you will take primary responsibility for the cleanliness, operational function, and sterility of surgical instruments.

You will provide in-house sterilization of specific supplies and equipment used in the sterile processing department

  • You will retrieve equipment from operating rooms, clean and decontaminate instruments after each case, check instruments for defects, and conduct an inventory of each instrument set after cases
  • You will load, operate, and clean all sterilizers and equipment using biological and chemical controls
  • You will prepare and file appropriate documentation for each sterilizer load
  • You will perform biological testing of all steam, gas, and chemical methods of sterilization and report biological test results
  • You will monitor sterilization equipment through all phases of operation and use appropriate procedures in the case of a malfunction
  • You will report stock shortages to management, order supplies as necessary, and keep supply areas clean and orderly
  • You will examine all received supplies for expiration dates, package defects, or any visible damage that may compromise sterility
  • You will maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the decontamination area
  • You will ensure general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas
Job Requirements

Experience

  • 2 years of clinical experience or Sterile Processing experience
  • 4 years of experience working with instrumentation and infection control procedures preferred
  • Previous experience as a Central Sterile Processing Technician preferred
Education

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • 1 year of college in a related field preferred
Licenses and Certifications

  • Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certification preferred
  • Certification with International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred

St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This
300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department,
the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a
60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest h
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