Introduction

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

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, 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 Air Med 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.

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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 Lead Sterile Processing Tech 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!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Central Sterile Coordinator oversees and facilitates the daily operations and quality of the Central Sterile Department. Provides central sterile staff training, interdepartmental communication on CSS processes, and support surgery with equipment needs. Ensures CSS compliance with the regulatory standards and facility policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core CSS function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill experience, and ability necessary to perform this job.

ESSENTIAL CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, equipment and supplies needed for various surgical procedures.
• Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork within our facility.
• Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients’ right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in harm.
• Attends inservice presentations and completes all mandatory educations requirements.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Regular, Punctual and Dependable Attendance.
• Able to perform all duties as described for CSS Technician
• Checks equipment/instruments for proper operation according to procedure, and reports malfunctions and/or hazardous conditions of equipment to the appropriate person.
• Maintains daily record for sterilizers and maintains audit trail for QA.
• Tracks lost and damaged instruments and communicates with OR staff in reference to any impending problems.
• Assist with maintaining of department files of each employee, documenting continuing education, employee counseling and competency in clinical skills at least annually.
• Maintains monthly employee work and call schedule.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• High School Graduate/GED or equivalent work experience
• Central Sterile Tech certificate required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

• Central Sterile or Operating Room experience required / at least 2 years preferred
• Extensive medical instrument/equipment knowledge preferred

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in 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.


"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 Lead Sterile Processing Tech 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.