Certified Sterile Processing Technician at Ascension

Panama City, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Decontamination, Sterilization, Instrument Assembly, Infection Prevention, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Case Cart Preparation, Compliance Auditing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital Department: Sterile Processing Schedule: Day| Full-time | 7:30am - 4pm | Holidays and call required How you'll make an impact in this role Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established safety standards and manufacturer Instructions for Use. Inspect and assemble instrument trays accurately to ensure surgical teams have the correct instruments and supplies for each procedure. Operate and monitor sterilization equipment to maintain compliance with infection prevention and quality assurance standards. Maintain inventory levels and prepare case cart supplies efficiently to support seamless surgical and procedural operations. Support quality and compliance initiatives by performing audits and helping maintain high standards across the sterile processing department. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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

Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to safety standards. Maintain inventory levels and ensure surgical teams have accurate instrument trays for procedures.