Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all task-based sterile processing activities. Responsible for activities including, but not limited to: decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications, assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible  decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications
• Responsible for assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials
• Working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies. 
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent 
  • Experience:
    • Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training; OR
    • 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician. 
  • Certifications:
    • To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 12 months of hire date. 
• Preferred:
  • Certifications:
    • Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing. 

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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