Sterile Processing Tech I — Fast-Paced Hospital Ops

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 to prepare and sterilize medical instruments, manage case carts, and support operating rooms at UHealth Tower. This role emphasizes decontamination, assembly, packing, and accurate documentation to maintain patient safety and workflow.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, completion of a Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program, and certification such as CRCST, CSPDT, CST or BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program.
• Hold CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certifications or BLS.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes equipment and supplies.
• Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete orders.
• Transports instruments and supplies between departments safely and efficiently.
• Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily per established SOW.
• Maintains documentation and logbooks for sterilization processes and equipment.
• Adheres to infection control and PPE protocols; participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Provides reliable customer service and processes supply orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program

BLS certification

CRCST/CSPDT/CST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 to prepare and sterilize medical instruments, manage case carts, and support operating rooms at UHealth Tower. This role emphasizes decontamination, assembly, packing, and accurate documentation to maintain patient safety and workflow.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, completion of a Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program, and certification such as CRCST, CSPDT, CST or BLS.