Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Nashville, TN, United States

Job Description


Details

  • Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000.00
  • Department: Sterile Processing
  • Schedule: Saturday - Monday; 7 pm - 7:30 am
  • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
  • Location: Nashville, TN
BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesInspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
  • Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
  • Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
  • Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
  • Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.
  • Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
  • A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
  • B. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
  • C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
  • D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.
  • E. Creativity - Courageous Innovation.
  • F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological control and documentation. All other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization systems used in accordance with established Infection Control protocols and AAMI standards.
  • Inspect instruments, equipment & containers to assure cleanliness and proper function.
RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
  • One or more of the following Required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile
Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. * Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Why Join Our TeamAscension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 11,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year.Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the poster or poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify StatementThis employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4398430
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Nashville, TN, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned