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HCA Healthcare Sterile Processing Tech PRN in Panama City, Florida
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Sterile Processing Tech PRN? At HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech PRN like you to be a part of our team.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Central Sterile Technician assists the Surgical Team by providing for the cleaning, sorting and assembling of all surgical instrument trays. Special detail is given to each tray to insure that all instruments are in perfect working order before the tray is sterilized and ready for use. The Central Sterile Technician is educated and understands the need for sterility and is proficient in all the types of sterilizers. In addition to these duties, the Central Sterile Technician provides equipment for patients on the floor keeps Crash Carts stocked and available and is able to set up all the many types of traction. The Central Sterile Technician is eligible for National Certification.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill experience, and ability necessary to perform this job.
ESSENTIAL CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, equipment and supplies needed for various surgical procedures.
2. Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit.
3. Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
4. Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients’ right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
5. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
7. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome
in the patient’s care which results in harm.
8. Attends inservice presentations and completes all mandatory educations requirements.
9. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
10. Regular, Punctual and Dependable Attendance.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for receiving, sorting, cleaning and sterilizing supplies and equipment from various patient care areas, maintaining required documentation logs.
12. Properly disposes of contaminated items in the decontamination area.
13. Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates corrective action for any break in technique.
14. Understands different cleaning techniques for different items.
15. Sorts, assembles and inspects instrument trays reporting all defects/damage.
16. Demonstrates knowledge and use of different types of sterilizers.
17. Properly maintains sterilizers
18. Loads and unloads sterilizers appropriately, arrange sets, trays and peel packs for maximum exposure during sterilization cycle
19. Demonstrates understanding of safety/emergency procedures and performs responsibilities safely.
20. Maintains crash carts and immediately exchanges upon request.
21. Assists in maintenance of work area and reports safety concerns to supervisor.
22. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and clean all durable equipment used for patient care.
23. Demonstrates ability to set up traction.
What qualifications you will need:
High School Graduate / GED
Central Sterile experience preferred
Central sterile certificate preferred
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in 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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.