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Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.58 - $27.42 / hour

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Swedish Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Swedish 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech II 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 Central Sterile Processing Technician II will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to coordinate and collaborate in the overall cleaning, disinfection, assembly, and sterile processing of instruments needed for daily surgical and invasive procedures. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation handling, care, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization. Is able to document all processes and ensure sterilization parameters are met in accordance with Hospital policy and AAMI standards. The Central Sterile Processing Technician II performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan for Swedish Medical Center. The Central Sterile Processing Technician II displays positive support for the values and mission of Swedish Medical Center. Call and weekends may be required for this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.

• Properly handles, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and returns for use all instrumentation in accordance with the above organizational standards.

• Assists to develop and establish work flow, process improvements, daily work assignments, log documentation, and management.

• Accurate and timely reporting of shift details to incoming shift staff, Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician, and SPD Manager.

• Supports daily operations of any activities that pertain to the processing of reusable instrumentation.

• Works with other departments in order to provide all necessary items to perioperative services.

• Reports broken instrumentation and provides vital communication with team leadership and/or manager.

• Demonstrates consistent success in working, communicating with, and mentoring diverse staff.

• Communicates in a professional manner to all staff and facility employees.

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of instrumentation in multiple specialty areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Central Sterile Technician or Surgical Technician certification required (CST or CSPT)

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous SPD experience preferred.

• Advanced knowledge in the role of instrumentation as well as decontamination and sterilization of instruments.

• Demonstrates good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.

• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Swedish Medical Center (https://swedishhospital.com/) , part of HCA Healthcare’s HealthONE family of hospitals, is located in the south metro Denver area where it has been a proud member of the community for more than 110 years. An acute care hospital with 408 plus licensed beds, annually Swedish cares for more than 200,000 patients with a team of 2,000 dedicated employees, 500 volunteers and more than 1,400 physicians.

With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, faster than any other facility in the world, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment. Swedish also serves as the region’s neurotrauma and orthopedic trauma provider and is the area’s only Level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center.

Swedish Medical Center offers patients the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty including adult and pediatric emergency, heart care, neurology/neurosurgery, pregnancy and childbirth, orthopedics and joint replacement, cancer care, gastroenterology and liver care, gynecology and urology.

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.

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"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 Sterile Processing Tech II 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.