Sterile Processing Tech III

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician III to ensure sterile instrumentation and safe patient care. You will lead sterilization processes, mentor SP staff, and collaborate with surgical teams to optimize instrument readiness and infection control.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in sterile processing, and national certification (HSPA or CBSPD) with CEU upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Nationally certified through HSPA or CBSPD.
• Maintain required CEUs in accordance with certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, troubleshoots and makes recommendations for trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the sterilization process, infection control and aseptic technique.
• Acts as a resource and mentor for the SP team and surgical clinical staff.
• Assumes lead role in the absence of manager or coordinator.
• Distributes instrument trays for surgical case carts according to schedule and surgeon preferences.
• Maintains daily records and monitoring related to sterilization processes.
• Orientation of new team members and patient safety advocacy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HSPA/CBSPD certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.

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.
• Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
• Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
• Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients. He or she completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
• 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.