Sterile Processing Specialist: Elevate Patient Care

University of Miami; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and distribute medical equipment across patient care areas. You will ensure availability of supplies, transport items between departments, and set up decontamination stations following standard procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, adherence to PPE protocols, and accurate record-keeping for equipment and orders. Full‑time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment and instruments.
• Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete orders.
• Transports instruments and supplies between departments in a timely manner.
• Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily following standard work processes.
• Receives and sorts equipment returned to decontamination and loads carts.
• Adheres to infection control and PPE protocols.
• Prepares and distributes request orders, including phone orders.
• Maintains storage of equipment and logbooks.

Skills

General knowledge of office procedures

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and distribute medical equipment across patient care areas. You will ensure availability of supplies, transport items between departments, and set up decontamination stations following standard procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, adherence to PPE protocols, and accurate record-keeping for equipment and orders. Full‑time position with comprehensive benefits.