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HCA 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
5K Sign On Bonus For Qualified Candidates!
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a SterileProcessingTechnician today with TriStar Skyline Medical Center.
Benefits
TriStar Skyline 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.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a SterileProcessingTechnician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Certified Central SterileTechnician
As a SterileProcessingTechnician, you play a role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. You are responsible for meticulously cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing all reusable surgical instruments. Furthermore, you are instrumental in providing all necessary instruments for surgery and other hospital departments. Your dedication and attention to detail are vital in delivering the highest standard of care. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our team.
What you will do in this role:
* You will prepare instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing procedures.
* You will understand principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipment.
* You will assemble all instruments, trays, and drill drays for operating rooms according to policies and procedures.
* You will perform equipment distribution and routing cleaning and maintenance.
* You will perform crash cart restocking/exchange.
* You will follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
What qualifications you will need:
* Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required or Certified Surgical Tech.
* Experience preferred, but not required.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessees first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our SterileProcessingTechnician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$40k-51k yearly est. 8d ago
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Sterile Processing Tech
Community Health Systems 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Clarksville, TN
SterileProcessingTechnician Shift: 11a-7p Monday - Friday
Benefits:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Paid Time Off Available
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Job Summary
The SterileProcessingTechnician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing instruments and supplies in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The SterileProcessingTechnician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Essential Functions
Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Conducts daily tests of sterilization equipment, including Bowie-Dick tests, chemical, and biological indicators, maintaining accurate records of results.
Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
Performs routine maintenance of sterilization equipment, including weekly autoclave cleaning, and reports malfunctions promptly.
Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel in sterileprocessing protocols and procedures.
Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
Ensures equipment is checked for proper functioning before each use and maintains a safe and sterile work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in sterileprocessing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilizationprocesses.
Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
Proficiency in operating sterilization equipment and performing routine maintenance.
Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
$30k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Surgicenter - Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & Surgicenter 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Job Title: Central SterileTechnician Status: Full Time Hours: Variable Reports to: Team Leader/ Surgicenter Director Purpose of Job: Responsible for reprocessing surgical instruments in a sterile manner and packaging appropriately for use. Qualifications:
High school diploma. Central Sterile Tech/Scrub Tech Certification preferred.
Prefer one (1) year experience in a central sterile department.
BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA, AAMI, and AORN Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization and Disinfection.
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments.
Skilled in instrument and equipment maintenance by effectively checking instruments, autoclaves and supplies and stocking/repairing as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Follows established protocols to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Cleans instruments by hand after surgical procedures are completed to prepare them for sterilization in the autoclave.
Follows established protocols for preparing, using, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
Packages (i.e. wraps, places in container, etc.) instruments in appropriate manner to be placed in the autoclave or Sterrad.
Places sterilized instruments in sterile supply room in appropriate area to be pulled for future cases.
Communicates supply and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
Maintains accurate documentation on policies, procedures and sterilization records as recommended by AAMI Standards.
Performs miscellaneous tasks and errands, i.e. transport labs/specimens to other facilities, time will be compensated when applicable.
Demonstrates current competencies applicable to the position.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
Interacts effectively with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, patients.
Communicates pertinent information and suggestions to team leader.
Prioritizes tasks by importance and demand.
Follows employee handbook guidelines in regards to sick time, vacation, and dress code.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Primarily operating room setting. Frequent contact with diverse individuals
Exposure to infection, bodily fluids, sharp instruments
Variety of standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting
Must be able to stand 6-8 hours/day
Hand and eye coordination
Manual and finger dexterity
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Requires occasional lifting/carrying/moving of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
Frequent stress from need to turn over some instruments in a rapid succession
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve
Note: Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities at any time.
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$35k-44k yearly est. 14d ago
Per Diem / PRN Sterile Processing Technician - $26 per hour
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Local 4.2
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Per Diem is seeking a per diem / prn SterileProcessingTechnician for a per diem / prn job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: SterileProcessingTechnician • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem
Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust!
At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced; it's defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities that expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth.
HealthTrust Offers:
• Getting to know HCA facilities within 50mi of home zip code
• Self scheduling through our Mobile GO HWS App
• Minimum of just three shifts a month, however, you can work more!
• 401K Matching
• Night shifts are not required
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Not required to work weekends
• Not Required to work holidays
To get started, you will need:
• RN's a minimum of 1 year in specialty
• Allied 6 months of experience
• An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication
• Degree in corresponding specialty as required
• Appropriate certifications for the specific position
HealthTrust Benefits:
• Opportunities for a lifetime: When you become a part of the HCA family, you will have exclusive access to more opportunities than any other healthcare system in the nation. At HWS, we help open the door to a lifetime of lasting career opportunities.
• A culture of care: Our clinicians have made HWS an industry leader for over 25 years. We are passionate about our mission that, above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
• Career Development: As a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, HWS is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals. We provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide. We are uniquely positioned to offer you exclusive and direct access to HCA Healthcare's vast network of facilities. Let us open the door to nationwide opportunities that fit your lifestyle!
• 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.
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Per Diem Job ID #947715. Posted job title: Per Diem SterileProcessing - SterileProcessingTechnician
$40k-49k yearly est. 2d ago
Coord-Sterile Processing
Ascension Health 3.3
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Details * Department: SterileProcessing * Schedule: Full Time Days * Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Coordinate activities and tasks in the sterileprocessing department including specialized management of service line tasks.
* Coordinate shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources.
* Serve as a technical or functional resource for technical staff and may perform similar duties.
* Assign, monitor, and review quality and progress of work. Monitor and report compliance with policies and procedures.
* Oversee maintenance of supplies and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
* Contribute to quality assurance of work product by conducting regular audits.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
* Central Service Tech specializing in SterileProcessing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing Association preferred.
* Central Service Tech specializing in SterileProcessing credentialed from the Certification Board for SterileProcessing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.
Education:
* High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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.
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Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
CSP VCCOC (3rd)
Job Summary:
Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, disinfection, inspection, assembly, preparation, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures.
Shift Details:
3rd Shift
10:30PM - 7:00AM
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Sign-On Bonus Requirements
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Inventory Control (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.
Core Capabilities :
Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
$32k-41k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
Central Sterile Processing Technician - Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center
Medhq
Sterile processing technician job in Franklin, TN
Job Description: OVERVIEW: Responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and storing the supplies, instruments, and equipment. Sign-On Bonus: $2500 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
o Supports and performs according to approved policies and procedures.
o Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
o Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
· Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.
o Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
o Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
o Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
· Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
o Interactions are respectful and courteous.
o Communicate effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
o Documents that information received from the physician or sales representative are disseminated to the appropriate people.
· Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
o Participates in committees, conferences, and quality improvement activities.
o Seek new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
o Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
o Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, and in-services according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
· Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
o Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.
o Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
o Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
o Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
· Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
o Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient's age group.
o Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
· Adheres to sterilizationprocess policies and procedures.
o Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instructions.
o Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
o Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
o Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
· Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing items.
o Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
o Checks indicators for proper functioning.
o Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
o Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilizationprocess.
o Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
· Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
o Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility.
o Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items, as necessary.
o Places items in correct location.
o Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterileprocessing area.
o Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
o Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Intellectual · Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
· Designs workflows and procedures.
· Generate creative solutions.
· Translate concepts and information into images.
· Use feedback to modify designs.
· Apply design principles.
· Demonstrates attention to detail.
· Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
· Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
· Develop alternative solutions.
· Works well in group problem solving situations.
· Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
· Develop project plans.
· Coordinates projects.
· Communicates changes and progress.
· Completes projects on time and budget.
· Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
· Pursues training and development opportunities.
· Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
· Share expertise with others.
Interpersonal · Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
· Responds promptly to customer needs.
· Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
· Responds to requests for service and assistance.
· Meets commitments.
· Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
· Maintains confidentiality.
· Listen to others without interrupting.
· Keeps emotions under control.
· Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
· Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
· Listens and gets clarification.
· Responds well to questions.
· Demonstrates group presentation skills.
· Participate in meetings.
· Balances team and individual responsibilities.
· Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
· Gives and welcomes feedback.
· Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
· Puts success of team above own interests.
· Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
· Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
· Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
· Write clearly and informatively.
· Edit work for spelling and grammar.
· Varies writing style to meet needs.
· Presents numerical data effectively.
· Able to read and interpret written information.
Leadership · Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
· Displays passion and optimism.
· Inspires respect and trust.
· Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
Organization · Understands business implications of decisions.
· Displays orientation to profitability.
· Demonstrates knowledge of the market and competition.
· Works within approved budget.
· Develop and implement cost saving measures.
· Contributes to profits and revenue.
· Conserves organizational resources.
· Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy.
· Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
· Promotes a harassment-free environment.
· Treats people with respect.
· Keeps commitments.
· Inspires the trust of others.
· Works with integrity and ethically.
· Upholds organizational values.
· Follows policies and procedures.
· Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
· Supports organization's goals and values.
· Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
· Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
· Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
· Identifies external threats and opportunities.
· Adapt strategy to changing conditions.
Self-Management · Adapts to changes in the work environment.
· Manages competing demands.
· Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
· Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
· Consistently at work and on time.
· Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
· Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
· Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
· Take responsibility for your own actions.
· Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
· Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
· Volunteers readily.
· Undertakes self-development activities.
· Seeks increased responsibilities.
· Take independent actions and calculated risks.
· Look for and takes advantage of opportunities.
· Asks for and offers help when needed.
· Displays original thinking and creativity.
· Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
· Generate suggestions for improving work.
· Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
· Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
· Displays willingness to make decisions.
· Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
· Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
· Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
· Make timely decisions.
· Sets and achieves challenging goals.
· Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
· Measures self against standard of excellence.
· Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
· Prioritize and plans for work activities.
· Use time efficiently.
· Plans for additional resources.
· Set goals and objectives.
· Organize or schedules other people and their tasks.
· Develops realistic action plans.
· Approaches others in a tactful manner.
· React well under pressure.
· Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
· Accepts responsibility for own actions.
· Follows through on commitments.
· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
· Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
· Applies for feedback to improve performance.
· Monitors own work to ensure quality.
· Meets productivity standards.
· Completes work in a timely manner.
· Strives to increase productivity.
· Works quickly.
· Observes safety and security procedures.
· Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
· Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
· Use equipment and materials properly.
Language, Math, and Reasoning · Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING: · High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Must have demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles.
· Experience in central processing functions preferred.
· CBSPDT and/or IAHCSMM certification preferred.
· Any person who was not employed or retained the services of a central service technician by a healthcare facility on or before December 31, 2022, shall have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain their certified registered central service technician credential or the certified sterileprocessing and distribution technician.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: BLS COMPUTER SKILLS: Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
VISION REQUIREMENTS: There are no special vision requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
· This position works in an environment with moderate noise level.
(Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.
) · While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in highly precarious places.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vibrations.
· While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.
They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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$32k-41k yearly est. 2d ago
Sterile Process Tech- 2nd Shift- VCCOC- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Vanderbilt Health 4.6
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
CSP VCCOC (2nd)
Job Summary:
Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, disinfection, inspection, assembly, preparation, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures.
Shift Details:
2nd Shift
2:30PM - 11:00PM
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Job Description
Sign-On Bonus Requirements
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
* Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies.
* Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
* Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
* Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization
* Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively
* Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
* Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
* Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
* Inventory Control (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.
Core Capabilities :
Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
$31k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
DELIVERY TECH
BB BHF Stores LLC 3.1
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Job DescriptionPosition Description: Helps maintain appearance of showroom; takes primary role in delivery and pick up of merchandise; may perform additional functions or duties as assigned by the general manager; demonstrates effective communication and reasoning
skills and shows growth potential.
Principal Responsibilities
Acquire and Maintain Customers
Ability to demonstrate product features and explain the benefit of those features
Basic furniture, appliance, home electronics installation/removal
Complies with all company vehicle safety standards and documentation
Inside/outside service calls
Protection of company assets which includes but not limited to inventory, equipment and vehicles
All other duties deemed necessary by store management
Requirements for Delivery TechnicianIntermediate math skills
Maintain professional appearance
Must be able to drive during day, night and meet all safety requirements
Must be able to explain terms of rental/lease agreement to customer.
Must be able to fill out receipt books, make journal entries.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over telephone.
Must be able to work overtime
Must be proficient in product features, benefits; must be able to work on showroom floor.
Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates.
General Physical Requirements
Position routinely requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50-300 pounds
Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required
Must be able to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliance, and electronics
Prolonged driving and standing
Must be able to work in and outdoors in a variety of climates and weather conditions. $17.00 - $17.50 Hourly
$17-17.5 hourly 13d ago
Endoscopy Tech
Northcrest Health 3.5
Sterile processing technician job in Springfield, TN
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment and the care of patients appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Shares responsibility for patient safety at all times. Maintains an environment that is free of obstacles and hazards that could result in injuries to personnel and patients.
Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
Explain to the patient the procedure, connect them to monitoring equipment, reassure & comfort patients during procedures.
Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to use sterile technique.
Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
Anticipates instrument needs intraoperative and assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Cleans rooms following procedures according to departmental policy. Returns all supplies equipment and instruments to proper locations.
Cleans, disinfects, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards, including but not limited to sterilizing equipment between patients and adhering to infection control measures.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Responsible for shipping and receiving endoscopic equipment in need of service/exchange.
Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
Performs decontamination, assembling, packaging and sterilization and storage procedures while following the guidelines for safe and correct preparation of all instruments and supplies when working in SterileProcessing during low volume periods in endoscopy.
Assists with pulling cases for procedures performed in the operating room and other hospital departments.
Demonstrates knowledge of dating system and monitors sterilization parameters according to established policies and procedures.
Able to fulfill required “call” for central sterileprocessing.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Endoscopy preferred
Current BLS (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation)
Critical Thinking Skills
$25k-34k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a SterileProcessingTechnician with TriStar Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
TriStar Summit 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.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the TriStar Summit Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic SterileProcessing Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a SterileProcessingTechnician, you will play a role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. This role is responsible for meticulously cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing all reusable surgical instruments. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in providing all necessary instruments for surgery and other hospital departments. Your dedication and attention to detail are vital in delivering the highest standard of care and ultimately making an invaluable contribution to our team.
What you will do in this role:
* Inspect, assemble, and test general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning. Identify tray type by contents of instrument tray. Identify malfunctioning instruments and replaces or reports instruments that need repair or are missing.
* Operate and maintain all sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, and cart washers. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all washing, sterilization, daily machine testing, proper testing after machine repair, temperature, humidity, air pressure, early release of implants, and eye wash station testing.
* Prepare, assemble, and package all instruments for surgery and other hospital departments.
* Prepare surgical sets, instruments, and trays according to prescribed procedures, ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate.
* Pull customized case cart sheets for all surgical procedures and prepare case carts.
* Inventory, maintain, and supply OR storage areas, specialty lockers, carts and equipment used.
* Audit trays for decontamination, washing, assembly, sterilization, implant usage, and instrument count sheets and tracks loaner equipment.
* Create and maintain accurate records regarding inventories, instrument set content, sterilized goods, biological test results, sterilization, and washing records for infection control practice.
What qualifications you will need:
* Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required
* Prior related experience preferred
TriStar Summit is a 234-bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.
"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 SterileProcessing Tech 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$40k-51k yearly est. 5d ago
Sterile Processing Tech
Community Health Systems 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Clarksville, TN
SterileProcessingTechnician Shift: 11a-7p Monday - Friday **Benefits:** + Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) + 401(k) with matching + Paid Time Off Available + Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package The SterileProcessingTechnician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing instruments and supplies in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The SterileProcessingTechnician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
**Essential Functions**
+ Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
+ Conducts daily tests of sterilization equipment, including Bowie-Dick tests, chemical, and biological indicators, maintaining accurate records of results.
+ Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
+ Performs routine maintenance of sterilization equipment, including weekly autoclave cleaning, and reports malfunctions promptly.
+ Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
+ Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
+ Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
+ Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
+ Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
+ Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel in sterileprocessing protocols and procedures.
+ Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
+ Ensures equipment is checked for proper functioning before each use and maintains a safe and sterile work environment.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ 0-2 years of experience in sterileprocessing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilizationprocesses.
+ Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
+ Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
+ Proficiency in operating sterilization equipment and performing routine maintenance.
+ Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
+ Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to ************************************************* to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
$30k-37k yearly est. 4d ago
Surgicenter - Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Job Title: Central SterileTechnician Status: Full Time Hours: Variable Reports to: Team Leader/ Surgicenter Director Purpose of Job: Responsible for reprocessing surgical instruments in a sterile manner and packaging appropriately for use. Qualifications:
High school diploma. Central Sterile Tech/Scrub Tech Certification preferred.
Prefer one (1) year experience in a central sterile department.
BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA, AAMI, and AORN Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization and Disinfection.
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments.
Skilled in instrument and equipment maintenance by effectively checking instruments, autoclaves and supplies and stocking/repairing as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Follows established protocols to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Cleans instruments by hand after surgical procedures are completed to prepare them for sterilization in the autoclave.
Follows established protocols for preparing, using, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
Packages (i.e. wraps, places in container, etc.) instruments in appropriate manner to be placed in the autoclave or Sterrad.
Places sterilized instruments in sterile supply room in appropriate area to be pulled for future cases.
Communicates supply and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
Maintains accurate documentation on policies, procedures and sterilization records as recommended by AAMI Standards.
Performs miscellaneous tasks and errands, i.e. transport labs/specimens to other facilities, time will be compensated when applicable.
Demonstrates current competencies applicable to the position.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
Interacts effectively with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, patients.
Communicates pertinent information and suggestions to team leader.
Prioritizes tasks by importance and demand.
Follows employee handbook guidelines in regards to sick time, vacation, and dress code.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Primarily operating room setting. Frequent contact with diverse individuals
Exposure to infection, bodily fluids, sharp instruments
Variety of standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting
Must be able to stand 6-8 hours/day
Hand and eye coordination
Manual and finger dexterity
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Requires occasional lifting/carrying/moving of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
Frequent stress from need to turn over some instruments in a rapid succession
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve
Note: Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities at any time.
Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
$35k-44k yearly est. 26d ago
Technician-SterileProcess-Cert
Ascension Health 3.3
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Details * Department: SterileProcessing * Schedule: Full Time Nights - 11:00pm-7:00am * Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates 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 SterileProcessing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
* Central Service Tech specializing in SterileProcessing credentialed from the Certification Board for SterileProcessing 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 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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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$37k-47k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Central Sterile Processing Technician - $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Vumc.org
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
MCJCHV SterileProcessing 2nd Shift
Job Summary:
Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated hospital policies and procedures.
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Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Central SterileProcessingTechnician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt!
Position Highlights
Hours are Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Some flexibility may be considered.
Weekend rotation once a month (includes both Saturday and Sunday) with hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Holiday rotation.
Must have one of the following certifications in order to be considered: Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare SterileProcessing Association or Certified SterileProcessingTechnician - The Certification Board for SterileProcessing and Distribution, Inc.
The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Receives, cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to MIFU and departmental policies.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
Technical Capabilities
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. Examples of this include Insulation Testing, Demagnetizing instrumentation, Air Pressure Testing etc.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Examples of this include performing variety qualification testing on different types of equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
Inventory Control (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Ability to perform a variety of care and handling techniques to maintain the longevity and sterility of different types of containment devices.
Quality Assurance (Intermediate): Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools. Ability to read, interpret and practically apply the various Manufacturer Instructions for Use. Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterileprocessing functions and operations.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare SterileProcessing Association, Certified SterileProcessingTechnician - The Certification Board for SterileProcessing and Distribution, Inc
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
CSP Endo Techs
Job Summary:
Assists all areas with the coordination of the daily patient surgical schedule with occasional guidance from the charge nurse, physician, or staff nurse. Ensures instrumentation is sterile and ready to use. Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes all flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes and related Endoscopy instruments for all areas within scope.
Shift Details:
6:30AM - 3:00PM
Monday - Friday
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Sign-On Bonus Requirements
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
* Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
* Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
* Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for high-level disinfection and sterilization to support all perioperative areas and clinics.
* Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
* Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
* Provides technical support and assists in selecting instruments and equipment for Endoscopy Procedures for all Perioperative areas.
Technical Capabilities:
* Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
* Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. Examples of this include Insulation Testing, Demagnetizing instrumentation, Air Pressure Testing etc.
* Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Examples of this include performing variety qualification testing on different types of equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
* Inventory Control (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Ability to perform a variety of care and handling techniques to maintain the longevity and sterility of different types of containment devices.
* Quality Assurance (Novice): Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools. Ability to read, interpret and practically apply the various Manufacturer Instructions for Use. Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterileprocessing functions and operations.
* Distinguishing skill set (Novice): Strong knowledge automatic endoscope preprocessors (AER), Various methods of manual HLD
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
$31k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 12d ago
DELIVERY TECH
BB BHF Stores LLC 3.1
Sterile processing technician job in Lebanon, TN
Job DescriptionPosition Description: Helps maintain appearance of showroom; takes primary role in delivery and pick up of merchandise; may perform additional functions or duties as assigned by the general manager; demonstrates effective communication and reasoning
skills and shows growth potential.
Principal Responsibilities
Acquire and Maintain Customers
Ability to demonstrate product features and explain the benefit of those features
Basic furniture, appliance, home electronics installation/removal
Complies with all company vehicle safety standards and documentation
Inside/outside service calls
Protection of company assets which includes but not limited to inventory, equipment and vehicles
All other duties deemed necessary by store management
Requirements for Delivery TechnicianIntermediate math skills
Maintain professional appearance
Must be able to drive during day, night and meet all safety requirements
Must be able to explain terms of rental/lease agreement to customer.
Must be able to fill out receipt books, make journal entries.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over telephone.
Must be able to work overtime
Must be proficient in product features, benefits; must be able to work on showroom floor.
Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates.
General Physical Requirements
Position routinely requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50-300 pounds
Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required
Must be able to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliance, and electronics
Prolonged driving and standing
Must be able to work in and outdoors in a variety of climates and weather conditions. $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
$16-17 hourly 13d ago
Certified Sterile Processing Technician PRN
HCA 4.5
Sterile processing technician job in Smyrna, TN
Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified SterileProcessingTechnician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
TriStar StoneCrest 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.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified SterileProcessing Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Certified Central SterileTechnician is responsible for proper decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and storage of instrumentation for surgery and outside departments.
What you will do in this role:
* Prepare instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing procedures.
* Understand principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipment.
* Assemble all instruments, trays, and drill drays for operating rooms according to policies and procedures.
* Perform equipment distribution and routing cleaning and maintenance.
* Perform crash cart restocking/exchange.
* Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
What qualifications you will need:
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* Central Sterile Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
* Prior related experience preferred.
TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100-bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified SterileProcessing Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$40k-51k yearly est. 56d ago
Technician-Sterile Processing
Ascension Health 3.3
Sterile processing technician job in Murfreesboro, TN
Details * Department: SterileProcessing * Schedule: Full Time Nights 11pm-7am * Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
* Central Service Tech specializing in SterileProcessing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing Association Preferred.
* Central Service Tech specializing in SterileProcessing credentialed from the Certification Board for SterileProcessing 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.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
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 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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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Sterile processing technician job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
CSP VCCOC (2nd)
Job Summary:
Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, disinfection, inspection, assembly, preparation, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures.
SHIFT DETAILS:
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30PM - 11:00PM
Thursday: 2:30PM - 7:00PM
.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities:
Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Inventory Control (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified SterileProcessingTechnician - The Certification Board for SterileProcessing and Distribution, Inc
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
$32k-41k yearly est. Auto-Apply 41d ago
Learn more about sterile processing technician jobs
How much does a sterile processing technician earn in Nashville, TN?
The average sterile processing technician in Nashville, TN earns between $29,000 and $46,000 annually. This compares to the national average sterile processing technician range of $29,000 to $50,000.
Average sterile processing technician salary in Nashville, TN
$36,000
What are the biggest employers of Sterile Processing Technicians in Nashville, TN?
The biggest employers of Sterile Processing Technicians in Nashville, TN are: