Sterile Processing Tech — Fast-Paced OR Prep & Carting

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician I to prepare and sterilize supplies for patient procedures. The role involves decontamination, assembly, packaging, and distribution of instruments with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock, processing equipment, and supporting multiple hospital departments while adhering to infection control standards and JCAHO/AAMI guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational CST or surgical tech training is required.
• Certifications: CRCST, CSPDT, CST, NBSTSA, and BLS per American Heart Association.
• Experience: Surgical or Central Sterile Processing preferred or related.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication; accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, stock, and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, wrap, sterilize, and document equipment and implants.
• Set up decontamination and assembly workstations following standard procedures.
• Transport case carts and sterile supplies to nursing units and departments.
• Maintain logs and records of equipment usage, storage, and distribution.
• Provide reliable customer service for department requests and prioritise patient safety.
• Deliver supplies to destinations within established timeframes.
• Adhere to infection control policies and universal PPE procedures.

Skills

Office procedures

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CST or Surgical Tech program

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician I to prepare and sterilize supplies for patient procedures. The role involves decontamination, assembly, packaging, and distribution of instruments with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock, processing equipment, and supporting multiple hospital departments while adhering to infection control standards and JCAHO/AAMI guidelines.