Central Sterile Tech PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Central Sterile Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Las Palmas 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  
  

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) Central Sterile Tech PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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:

Works directly under the supervision of the SPD Manager for his/her primary function: cleans, sterilizes, and assembles surgical instruments, floor trays, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs cleaning and sterilization process for all instrumentation and equipment per policy.
• Ensures tray integrity and completeness
• Wraps, seals and labels items to be sterilized per policy.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linen and related supplies using STERRAD(H202) and steam sterilizers according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Prepares surgical packs, instruments, dressing, and treatment trays according to established procedures
• Maintains proper record keeping of sterilization process.
• Performs QA monitoring of packages sterilized to ensure proper procedures are maintained.
• Performs biological testing and maintenance of all equipment.
• Stores sterilized and prepared instrumentation and equipment in designated areas or returns to user department.
• Manages repairs of instruments, coordinates with third party repair vendors.
• Works in both soiled and clean utility rooms using proper PPE.
• Informs Bio-Med of equipment no longer serviceable or other problems that may arise.
• Maintains and stocks supplies and instruments per PARS levels.
• Cleans case carts
• Demonstrates Customer Service and professional behavior.
• Actively participates in continuing education programs inside and outside the hospital and department to maintain competency.
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
  
  

Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience, Skills,knowledgeand Abilities

• Basic knowledge of surgical specialties
• At least six months of SPD, operating room or related experience desirable
• Read and write fluent English
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, tray set ups, sterilizing techniques, and basic SPD practices.
• Ability to operate the plasma and steam sterilizer, and related equipment safely and efficiently
  
  

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300 bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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 Central Sterile Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. 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