Certified Sterile Processing Tech — Day Shift (Sign-On)

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure aseptic packaging and proper sterilization of instrument sets. You will operate complex sterilization equipment, verify parameters, and maintain accurate documentation across logs and computer systems.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic principles and infection control.
• Understanding of sterilization processes and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate materials and packaging for instrument sets to ensure aseptic technique.
• Operates sterilization equipment and chooses correct method per manufacturer instructions.
• Signs and reviews sterilizer charts to verify parameters before release for clinical use.
• Maintains records and logs for decontamination, disinfection and sterilization.
• Identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination and sterilization.
• Assembles instruments and sets; records information in tracking systems.
• Participates in recalls for sterilization failures and informs supervisors accordingly.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Cross-contamination prevention

Instruments handling & cleaning

Computer systems (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational schooling (preferred)

Healthcare sterile processing field study

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure aseptic packaging and proper sterilization of instrument sets. You will operate complex sterilization equipment, verify parameters, and maintain accurate documentation across logs and computer systems.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.