Certified Sterile Processing Technician Job at Ascension, Nashville, TN

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  • Ascension
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Details

  • Department: Sterile Processing
  • Schedule: Full Time Evening; Monday - Friday; 2:30 - 11 pm
  • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
  • Location: Nashville, TN

Benefits

Paid 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.

Responsibilities

Inspect, 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.

Requirements

Licensure / 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 Team

Ascension 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, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension 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.

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Relief, Local area, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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