SPD/CSR TECH (Per Diem)

Larkin Community Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support our Surgical Services team. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and store instruments and equipment used across the hospital to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate brings attention to detail, reliability, and knowledge of infection prevention and various sterilization methods. Experience in central supply or operating room environments is preferred, with CRCST or CSPDT certification

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Service Technician, or related healthcare training program preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Experience in sterile processing or related hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and sterile processing principles.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments, trays, and equipment according to policies and IFUs.
• Ensure instrumentation is ready for safe patient use and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with Surgical Services and other departments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection prevention

Surgical instrumentation

Instrument assembly

Decontamination

Sterilization methods

IFU compliance

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Sterile Processing Technician training program

Job description

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POOL Hialeah, FL, US

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPD/CSR Tech) is an essential member of the Surgical Services team responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments, procedural trays, equipment, and supplies used throughout the hospital.

The Sterile Processing Technician helps ensure that instrumentation and equipment are available, properly processed, and ready for safe patient use in accordance with hospital policies, manufacturers' instructions for use (IFUs), infection prevention standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and knowledgeable in infection prevention, sterilization practices, surgical instrumentation, and the proper handling of reusable medical devices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Service Technician, or related healthcare training program preferred.

Certification

One of the following certifications is required:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Experience

• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, Central Sterile, Central Supply, Surgical Services, or an Operating Room environment preferred.
• Previous acute-care hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation, instrument assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and sterile storage strongly preferred.
• Experience processing instrumentation for multiple surgical specialties is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of sterile processing and infection prevention principles.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and basic surgical terminology.
• Understanding of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and sterile storage procedures.
• Knowledge of steam sterilization and other sterilization methods used within the facility.
• Ability to identify and properly assemble surgical instruments and instrument sets.
• Ability to follow manufacturers' Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Understanding of sterilization monitoring, including mechanical, chemical, and biological indicators.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to accurately follow count sheets, department procedures, and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize damaged, malfunctioning, or improperly cleaned instrumentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent instrumentation and supply needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Surgical Services and other clinical departments.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize instrument-tracking or hospital information systems as applicable.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.