Sterile Processing Technician Prn - Savannah, United States - Memorial Health University Medical Center

Memorial Health University Medical Center

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Savannah, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Do you have the career opportunities as a
Sterile Processing Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Health University Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits:

Memorial Health University 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._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.

Do you want to work as a(an) Sterile Processing Technician PRN 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:

The
Sterile Processing Technician has the primary responsibility of processing and maintaining quality control of surgical instruments, and the monitoring of sterilization/decontamination equipment used in Surgical Services.

The Sterile Processing Technician is also responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies that are used throughout the hospital.

The position requires a thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination, sterilization principles and practices, instrument tray assembly and inventory control.

What you will do in this role:

You will provide hospital departments, including but not limited to, the OR, the Emergency Room and Labor and Delivery, with sterile instruments and trays in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
You will properly decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, distribute and document reusable surgical instruments and equipment according to established procedures
You will collect soiled equipment from nursing units and deliver to the decontamination area
You will be responsible for the ordering of supplies and instruments and pulling of cases
You will be required to keep accurate and legible records
You will be required to transport patients as needed
You will replenish carts as needed

What qualifications you will need:

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
A Central Sterile Certification is required in South Carolina hospitals and is strongly preferred in Georgia and Florida hospitals
Prior sterilization and surgical instrumentation experience is preferred

No experience Required Years of Experience

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our
600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only
Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each ot