Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami; North Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of patient care. This exciting position involves preparing and sterilizing medical equipment, adhering to strict safety protocols, and contributing to continuous process improvement. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the North Miami community. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Embrace the chance to grow your career while supporting essential medical services.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Qualifications

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment and supplies.
• Maintains records, logs, and documentation of sterilization processes.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

General Office Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 - UHealth SoLé Mia

Apply locations North Miami, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R100084428

The University of Miami UHealth/SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Central Sterile Processing Technician 1. Be part of the UHealth Difference!

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for use during patient procedures achieving competency in at least one area of sterile processing. Receives, processes, stocks, and distributes supplies. Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization, assembly, packing, sterilization, documentation, implantable, case carts, emergency carts, and supplies to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments assisting with daily operational flow.

Sign-on Bonus $10,000

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.
2. Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.
3. Transports instruments and supplies, delivering items to their destination within an efficient time frame prioritizing patient safety.
4. Achieves and maintains productivity demand level for area by fulfilling order requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.
5. Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily following established standard of work processes (SOW) for all decontamination/sterilization, preparing and assembly.
6. Transports case carts as requested, following established safety protocols and utilizes department tool aides to prevent errors.
7. Assembles minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units, and all other ancillary departments.
8. Receives and sorts medical equipment and instruments returned to decontamination, loading/unloading cart washer, emergency carts, and sterile supplies.
9. Adheres to infection control and utilizes universal precautions PPE protocols.
10. Participates in continuous process improvement and quality systems and stays abreast of related departmental practice guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission, AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses).
11. Checks equipment for functionality and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to leadership. Provides reliable, high quality customer service to all department’s requests.
12. Prepares and distributes request orders, including fulfilling phone order requests for supplies and equipment.
13. Maintains distribution of equipment, supply records, and logbooks.
14. Operates and maintains documentation of various sterilizers and processing equipment.
15. Maintains storage of sterile supplies/surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.
16. Provides shift report to lead technician or leader of the pending and completed requests.
17. Ensures patient charges and issued supplies are given daily to lead technician or leader by end of shift.
18. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience: No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

1. General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
2. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
3. Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H5