Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Certified Sterile Processing Tech opening with
Trident Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of
the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Trident 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, long-term 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 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._
We are seeking a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech for our team to ensure
that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that
works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like
you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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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
• Prior sterilization and surgical instrumentation experience is required

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two
acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center
and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks
Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.
We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each
year. Every day Trident Health’s more than 2,600 employees, more than 500
physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our
mission.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Certified Sterile Processing Tech opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a
member of our team. We are interviewing 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.
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