Sterile Processing Tech III

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

You will work with Surgery Clinical staff to ensure infection control and instrument sterility, mentor SP team, and participate in record keeping and new-hire orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to support trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of the sterilization process, infection control, instrument quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Mentors the sterile processing team and supports the surgical clinical team; leads in the absence of the Manager/Coordinator.
• Distributes instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the surgery schedule and surgeon’s cards.
• Maintains daily records and monitors chemical, mechanical, and biological sterilization processes.
• Performs orientation for new team members and ensures safe instrument handling for patient care.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Sterile Processing Tech III to work in our Main OR. This is a Full-time position working Third shift (11:00pm - 6:30am) . The Sterile Processing Tech III is responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment.

Baptist Health

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
• The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
• Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
• Conducts orientation of new team members.
• Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
• Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.

Experience

• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.