Evening Sterile Processing Tech - Autoclave & OR Prep

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and reprocess instruments and supplies for the hospital. You will work under supervision to ensure proper documentation and compliance with sterile processing policies, supporting the OR and clinical areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, potential certification within 1 year, and 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• New hires must obtain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of hire.
• Less than 1 year of sterile processing experience or graduate of sterile processing/surgical tech program.
• Preferred 1-2 years of sterile processing experience.
• Must have good manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly and decontamination of instruments per policy.
• Assemble instrument trays and packs; wrap and label items.
• Sterilize using autoclaves; document cycles and maintain records.
• Retrieve, store and distribute sterile and non-sterile supplies; prepare OR carts.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and apply aseptic techniques.
• Support OR and other units with urgent requests; perform duties as assigned.
• Handle high-level disinfection of flexible scopes as needed.

Skills

Autoclave use

Dexterity

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Reading and math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave

Washer/Disinfector

Sterrad

Job description

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and reprocess instruments and supplies for the hospital. You will work under supervision to ensure proper documentation and compliance with sterile processing policies, supporting the OR and clinical areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, potential certification within 1 year, and 1–2 years of related experience preferred.