Your future role at a glance:
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full Time | Evening shift | Monday-Thursday | 12:00pm to 10:30pm
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Oversee the precise inspection, assembly, and testing of surgical instruments to ensure 100% functionality and set completeness.
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Ensure all decontamination and sterilization processes strictly follow Instructions for Use (IFUs) and established safety protocols.
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Manage sterilization equipment operations and instrument tracking systems to maintain peak departmental efficiency.
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Monitor and maintain inventory levels to guarantee the timely availability of accurate case carts for surgical teams.
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Lead departmental quality assurance by auditing peer performance and identifying needs for instrument repair or replacement.
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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One or more of the following required:
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Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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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:
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High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
What additional requirements you'll need:
- 2-3 years of sterile processing experience with progressive leadership experience and CRCST or equivalent Certification
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.
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E-Verify statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
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.
