Sterile Processing Tech - Elevate Patient Care

1103 Team Member Services; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Kissimmee, FL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure aseptic packaging, maintain sterility records, and operate decontamination and sterilization equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires knowledge of sterile processing, microbiology basics, medical terminology, and strong attention to detail. Certification and state compliance are essential, with full-time daytime hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or vocational training in sterile processing is preferred.
• Field of Study: healthcare sterile processing.
• CRCST certification is required.
• CSPDT certification is required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is required.
• Understanding of microbiology, aseptic principles, and infection control is required.
• Experience with computer systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique.
• Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions.
• Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use.
• Monitors sterilizer printouts, maintains records, and documents all requirements in appropriate log books or computer systems.
• Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, selecting appropriate cleaning methods based on manufacturer instructions.
• Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components, ensuring safe operation of all equipment in the decontamination area.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items, recording information in the computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Utilizes the recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisors or managers of positive results.
• Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and within the department, using the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Participates in training new employees, attending in-services and department meetings to maintain knowledge base.
• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Medical terminology

Sterile processing knowledge

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training

Healthcare sterile processing focus

Job description

AdventHealth in Kissimmee, FL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure aseptic packaging, maintain sterility records, and operate decontamination and sterilization equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires knowledge of sterile processing, microbiology basics, medical terminology, and strong attention to detail. Certification and state compliance are essential, with full-time daytime hours and opportunities for professional development.