Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Sterile Processing Technician with Parkridge Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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  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.

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  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.

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  Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

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  401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

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  Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

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  Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

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  Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

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  Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

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  Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

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  Colleague recognition program

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  Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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  Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Parkridge Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sterile Processing Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for proper decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and storage of instrumentation for surgery and outside departments.

What you will do in this role:

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  Prepare instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing procedures.

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  Understand principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipment.

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  Assemble all instruments, trays, and drill drays for operating rooms according to policies and procedures.

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  Perform equipment distribution and routing cleaning and maintenance.

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  Perform crash cart restocking/exchange.

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  Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What qualifications you will need:

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  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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  Current enrollment in or graduation from a Central Sterile Technician Program required.

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  Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 1 year of employment start date.

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  Prior related experience preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270 bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.