Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Health

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Genetics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Legal, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Military, Nonprofit, Prescription Drugs, Quality Assurance, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, eLearning

LOCATION

Austin, TX

POSTED

3 days ago

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital

Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full time | Day shift | Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

+ Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

+ Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

+ Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

+ Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

+ Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

+ Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

+ Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

+ 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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.

+ Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

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.

_Equal employment opportunity employer_

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

_E-Verify statement_

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Health

Austin, TX

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Ascension Health

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