Certified Sterile Tech – Instrument Sterilization

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support sterile processing in patient care areas under the direction of the unit charge nurse. Responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment; maintaining code, chest and urology carts; and cleaning hospital-wide equipment as needed.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to infection control standards, and ability to

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Completion of formal central service technician or surgery technologist program.
• Preferred: Previous central service, surgery, or patient care work experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, disinfect, inspect and sterilize surgical instruments and other medical equipment.
• Maintain code carts, chest carts, and urology carts.
• Clean hospital-wide equipment as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support sterile processing in patient care areas under the direction of the unit charge nurse. Responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment; maintaining code, chest and urology carts; and cleaning hospital-wide equipment as needed.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to infection control standards, and ability to