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LewisGale Regional Health System
Sterile Processing Technician
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$42,852 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Sterile Processing Technician ll Cert with LewisGale Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician , you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team
- helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.
Your responsibilities will include:
Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs What qualifications you will need: Required- Previous experience as a CSS Technician. Required
- High School or equivalency. Required
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician or Certified Regional Central Service Technician and maintain certification throughout employment.
- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care. At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.30- $24.
Benefits:
Relocation assistanceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)