SPD Tech

Nemours-Children; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL, is seeking a 2nd shift SPD Technician to join the Sterile Processing team at Nemours Children's Hospital. You will decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble reusable surgical instruments, rotate through case cart prep, and ensure instruments meet safety standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma and SPD experience or certification, with a commitment to obtaining HSPA certification within two years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• SPD experience or SPD certification from an accredited institution.
• Must attain HSPA or equivalent Sterile Processing Certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates peracetic acid (gas plasma) Sterrad sterilizers and steam sterilizers per manufacturer specs.
• Maintains accurate records of sterilization cycles and parameters.
• Regulates cycle parameters and performs biological/chemical monitoring tests.
• Rotates through case cart preparation and inspects sterilized packages for damage.
• Assembles instrument trays and ensures correct indicators for sterilizer type.
• Adheres to AAMI, AORN, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

SPD Certification

HSPA Certification within 2 years

Tools

Peracetic acid sterilizers

Gas plasma Sterrad

Pre-vacuum steam sterilizers

Washer/Disinfectors

Scope washers

Ultrasonic cleaner

Cart washer

Job description

Nemours is seeking a 2nd SHIFT SPD Technician to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida!
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 Annually
Relocation Assistance

This position is responsible for:

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician inspects, decontaminates, disinfects, sterilizes, and assembles surgical/patient care re-usable instruments and /or equipment, following prescribed procedures and techniques documented in the Central Service Policy and Procedure Manual, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. This position will also rotate through the case cart picking process. He/she is also responsible for collection of soiled instrumentation from various units and redistribution of sterilized items.

Position responsibility

• Operates peracetic acid (gas plasma) sterrad sterilizers, pre-vacuum and gravity steam sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, scope washers, ultrasonic cleaner, cart washer, pasteurmatic and dryer according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintains accurate records of the sterilization processes and parameters associated with the sterilization cycles.
• Regulates and adjust sterilization parameters as to cycle selection, cycle pressure, cycle time and temperature.
• Performs biological and chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers, by policy and AAMI standards. Is able to interpret and maintains accurate records of the results.
• Rotates through the preparation of the operating room's surgical case carts according to the requisition received from the operating room. Inspects sterilized packages and trays for damage or wet packs and takes any corrective action, prior to transporting to the operating room or other areas in accordance with the hospital Event-Related Sterility Policy.
• Assembles and performs quality control checks for all instrument trays used for surgery - tray is always assembled utilizing the most current count sheet and placement of the appropriate indicator for sterilizer type.
• Knowledgeable of medical and surgical supplies used throughout the hospital, and is able to identify them.
• Has Knowledge of inventory control and provides proper use and handling of supplies equipment and instrumentation for cost effective use.
• Knowledgeable of and adheres to AAMI, AORN, O.S.H.A. and JCAHO regulations relating directly to Central Service.
• Promotes a safe environment for self and team members through use of personal protective equipment and Adheres to Universal Blood Borne Pathogen Precautions. Keeps work area clean and orderly, maintaining a quiet and attentive work environment.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Actively supports the Nemours mission, vision and values
• Must have either SPD experience (minimum 6 months) or have completed an SPD certification course from an accredited institution.
• Must attain HSPA or equivalent Sterile Processing Certification within two years of hire.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 20018
• Job Category Non-Clinical Support Staff
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 10:21 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)