Introduction

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(an) Central Sterile Technician today with Del Sol Medical Center.

Benefits

Del Sol 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Central Sterile Technician. 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works in the decontamination room cleaning and assembling surgical instruments, performs other duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions.
• Wraps, seals, and labels items that are to be sterilized.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linen, and related supplies using plasma and steam sterilizers according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Prepares surgical packs, instruments, dressing, and treatment trays according to prescribed procedures.
• Stores sterilized and prepared supplies and equipment in designated areas or returns to user departments.
• Inventories equipment used and records daily patient charges using a computer.
• Informs bio-med of equipment no longer service able or other problems that arise.
• Compiles department statistics and files information as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately)

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Central Sterile courses preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certification for Sterile Processing Required within 12 months from Hire-In date. IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification.

EXPERIENCE RQUIRED OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately)

• At least six months of SPD, operating room or related experience desirable.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, tray set ups, sterilizing techniques, and basic SPD practices.
• Ability to operate the plasma and steam sterilizer, and related equipment safely and efficiently

Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300 patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's 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 Central Sterile Technician 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 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.