Sterile Processing Specialist: Precision Instrument Safety

St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC is seeking a dedicated sterile processing professional to support safe preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instruments.

You will help protect infection prevention and patient safety by ensuring reusable surgical items are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, stored, and delivered according to standards. In this fast-paced role you’ll decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package instruments, maintain logs, and collaborate with clinical staff to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and logs.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and package surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and facility procedures.
• Verify instrument sets for completeness, function, and quality before distribution.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, biological indicators, and equipment logs.
• Prepare case carts and deliver sterile supplies and equipment to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory standards, including facility policies and applicable guidelines.
• Report equipment issues, supply shortages, and process concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Support proper handling and transport of contaminated and sterile items throughout the department.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to help ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Biological indicators

Job description

St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC is seeking a dedicated sterile processing professional to support safe preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instruments.

You will help protect infection prevention and patient safety by ensuring reusable surgical items are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, stored, and delivered according to standards. In this fast-paced role you’ll decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package instruments, maintain logs, and collaborate with clinical staff to