Sterile Processing Tech

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami is seeking an experienced Sterilization Technician for the Operating Room/Sterilization Department. You will ensure compliance with policies, perform audits, and support preceptors and new staff in sterile processing procedures.

The role requires CSPDT or CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and at least three years of OR experience with instrumentation and infection control. Departmental coordination, safety, and precision are essential.

Qualifications

• License/Certification CSPDT or CRCST required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/Certification should be up to date.
• Experience: Three years experience in Operating Room with knowledge of instrumentation & infection control, sterilization procedures and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Complies with departmental policies and procedures of the Operating Room/Sterilization Department, and OSHA standards.
• Performs assigned Quality Assurance Monitoring duties.
• Assumes charge position when assigned or in absence of management personnel.
• Is a preceptor for new employees, explaining and demonstrating processes.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties in the department.
• Acts as liaison between OR/Sterilization and other hospital departments, staff, patients, and vendors.
• Retrieves soiled supplies and equipment, decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and maintains instrument logs and equipment inventories.
• Packages instrumentation and supplies according to policies and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/Certification up to date

Tools

CSPDT/CRCST

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Complies with the established departmental policies and procedures of the Operating Room/Sterilization Department. Complies with the rules and regulations regarding the application of Universal Precautions and OSHA Standards. Adheres to all Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Performs assigned Quality Assurance Monitoring (audits) duties as assigned.
• Assumes charge position when assigned or in absence of management personnel and other duties that are appropriate to the position and area.
• Is a preceptor for new employees, explaining and demonstrating the rationale for all processes that relate to the Operating Room/Sterilization Department.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned in the department.
• Acts as a liaison and resource person between the Operating Room/Sterilization Department and other hospital departments, staff members, patients, patient family, visitors and vendors.
• Retrieves soiled supplies and patient care equipment from user areas during routine pick up and decontaminates, cleans and inspects all equipment, both emergency and regular, and supplies ensuring the items are safe for patient and staff use. Orders, distributes, and maintains an accurate log of all rental, hospital owned and loaner equipment including instruments leaving and/or returning to the department. Maintains adequate supply levels both in the assigned work areas as well as the department.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of decontamination equipment according to the manufacture's recommendation. Demonstrates knowledge in the proper disinfections, cleaning and inspection of instruments and equipment in the decontamination area.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of steam sterilizers, Sterrad (gas plasma) sterilizers, Eto sterilizers and Steris (par acidic) sterilizers.
• Demonstrates competency in biological testing of the steam sterilizers, Sterrad (gas plasma) sterilizers, Eto sterilizers and Steris (par acidic) sterilizers. Insures that all documentation is complete and accurate in the sterilization processes.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge in the identification of instrumentation.
• Inspects all instrumentation for malfunction and removes from circulation, If applicable, and reports findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Arranges and verifies instrumentation according to the instrument tray count sheet and labels instrument trays if instrumentation is missing. Notifies appropriate personnel of missing instruments.
• Packages instrumentation and supplies according to departmental policies and procedures and established guidelines.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
• CSPDT or CRCST required
• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Certification should be up to date.
• Experience
• Three years experience in Operating Room. Knowledge of instrumentation & infection control, sterilization procedures and safety precautions.
  

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!