Sterile Core Technician — Precision OR Sterilization Pro

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Sterile Processing Core Technician to support sterilization and instrument management in the operating room. You will ensure proper decontamination, sterilizers operation, and timely turnover of instrumentation for surgical cases.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of sterile processing or related experience, and national certification (HSPA/CBSPD or equivalent).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ experience in sterile processing, surgical services, or patient care.
• Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) and/or CBSPD, and/or equivalent state certification.

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Core Technician demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation and supplies utilized during surgical procedures.
• Inventories and orders supply for operating room sterilizers and maintains prescribed levels of sterile supplies/instruments within the sterile core.
• The SP Core Technician is available for rapid turnover of instrumentation as necessary.
• Completes decontamination and leak testing of flexible endoscopes.
• Operates steam and paracetic acid sterilizers and ensures that sterilization parameters are met.
• The SP Core Technician works closely with the Surgery Equipment Tech to facilitate preventive maintenance and in house repairs.
• Reports defective material, instrumentation, and equipment and takes appropriate action to replace or repair items.
• Demonstrates effective communication at all skill levels within the operating room, sterile supply and SPD.
• Understands and participates in the process of case cart assembly, pulls instrumentation and assists with final assessment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• The Sterile Processing Core Technician works independently in all areas.
• The Sterile Processing Core Technician participates actively in all unit quality control activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the entire sterilization process, in the Sterile Processing Department as well as in the Operating Room.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the medical legal aspects of the essential functions.
• The SP Core Technician understands his or her relationship to quality patient care.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
• The SP Core Technician completes other duties as needed.
• Completes special assignments without direct supervision.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years sterile processing/related experience

HSPA/CBSPD certification

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Sterilizers (steam/chemical)

Job description

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Sterile Processing Core Technician to support sterilization and instrument management in the operating room. You will ensure proper decontamination, sterilizers operation, and timely turnover of instrumentation for surgical cases.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of sterile processing or related experience, and national certification (HSPA/CBSPD or equivalent).