Sterile Processing Lead Technician: Equipment Prep & Carts

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 3 (U) to prepare supplies and equipment for patient procedures. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and distribution of sterile items to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments at UHealth Tower.

The position emphasizes adherence to infection control, documentation, and continuous process improvements in alignment with Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Vocational Training Program in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program.
• CRCST/CBSPD/CST certification or equivalent required; BLS from American Heart Association.
• Surgical or Central Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.
• Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.
• Transports instruments and supplies to their destination within an efficient time frame.
• Maintains productivity by fulfilling order requests for patients from various hospital departments.
• Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations following standard work processes.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Central Sterile Processing Certification

CST/CSPDT/CRCST certification

Job description

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 3 (U) to prepare supplies and equipment for patient procedures. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and distribution of sterile items to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments at UHealth Tower.

The position emphasizes adherence to infection control, documentation, and continuous process improvements in alignment with Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN standards.