STERILE PROC TECHNICIAN

Andrews Institute Asc Llc; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Teladoc

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Andrews Institute ASC in Gulf Breeze, FL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. You will sterilize and prepare instruments, operate sterilizers, and maintain instrument trays under supervision, supporting patient safety and surgical excellence.

The role emphasizes infection control, proper documentation, and timely communication to the sterile processing supervisor and surgical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association required.
• Ability to read safety instructions and chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments for procedures under supervision.
• Operate sterilizers and record temperature, pressure, and test times.
• Update instrument tray lists and maintain SPD documentation.
• Initiate repairs on instruments as needed.
• Maintain infection control and universal precautions.
• Restock workstations daily and check carts and supplies.
• Keep current certifications and licenses.
• Respond to emails professionally and promptly.
• Perform other duties to support the surgical team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Diligence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Safety protocols

Job description

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STERILE PROC TECHNICIAN

GULF BREEZE, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1194

SUMMARY

We are looking for someone to join our surgical team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Sterile Processing Technician to support our clinical operations by maintaining the highest standards of instrument sterilization and infection control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments for all scheduled procedures under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor.

Operate sterilizers and complete daily checks, including recording temperature, pressure, and test load times.

Update and maintain surgical instrument tray lists.

Initiate repairs on surgical instruments as needed.

Practice infection control and universal precautions in accordance with facility policy.

Restock workstations at the end of each workday.

Inspect case carts, instruments, and supplies; store items appropriately in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Perform all duties as outlined in the department’s scope of service to meet patient care needs.

Maintain current certifications and licensure.

Check and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgical team.

Required

• High school diploma or GED certificate recipient
• BLS certification – American Heart Association
• Must have sufficient reading ability to read safety instructions and chemical product labels.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

Preferred

• ASC experience
• 1-3 years of Sterile Processing experience in an operating room setting
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance with FREE Teladoc services
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

**ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE**

The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.