Central Sterile Technician PRN

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to join their team in Tampa. This role is pivotal in ensuring the availability and safety of surgical instruments for both scheduled and emergency procedures. You will be responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, and assembling surgical instruments, while also mentoring less experienced staff. The organization fosters a family-like culture and emphasizes teamwork, making it a great place for professional growth and community impact. If you are passionate about patient safety and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Positive Working Climate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program needed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, decontaminate, and assemble surgical instruments for procedures.
• Ensure patient safety by processing instruments per guidelines.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Patient Safety

Decontamination Procedures

Cross-contamination Prevention

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Central Sterile Technician PRN (25001830)

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Carrollwood

• Family-like culture
• Teamwork driven both inter Dept and multidisciplinary
• Positive working climate to support a well-balanced work life balance

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides support to the department by retrieving, documenting, decontaminating, and assembling surgical instruments to ensure instruments are available for scheduled and emergency cases. Responsible for patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments are processed according to manufacturer’s guidelines and AAMI standards.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Responsible for the transportation of contaminated and sterile surgical instruments and supplies to and from all OR's and patient care areas to ensure surgical instruments are available for patient use for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Responsible for patient safety by preventing cross-contamination of surgical instruments by decontaminating and inspecting instruments for cleanliness and defects.
• Contributes to department cleanliness, organization, productivity, and safety by keeping all instruments and supplies in designated locations.
• Accurately inspects and assembles instrument trays according to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards to ensure patient safety and customer satisfaction.
• Serves as a resource expert and mentor for less experienced Sterile Processing staff.
• Monitors sterilization practices to ensure all standards are met. Keeps accurate records of all sterilizer loads. Utilizes knowledge of sterilization parameters and takes corrective action if parameters are not met.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology
• Eighteen (18) months Sterile Processing experience - Maintains educational requirements as outlined in the organizational checklists
• IAHCSMM CRCST Certification or CBSBD certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved American Heart Association.