Sterile Processing Tech III (Second Shift)

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in orthopedic care is seeking a Surgical Tech III to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the maintenance of a sterile surgical environment, efficiently pass instruments, and collaborate closely with surgeons. Your expertise will contribute to high-quality patient care and support a culture of continuous improvement within the surgical team. This innovative healthcare provider is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and offers comprehensive benefits starting from day one. If you are passionate about surgical technology and dedicated to excellence in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career-growing FREE education programs

Well-being services

Flexible scheduling

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• High school graduate with surgical technology training or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly surgical field and pass instruments efficiently.
• Assist in ordering and stocking specialty supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons and address case needs proactively.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Sterile Processing

Technical Training

Collaboration with Surgeons

Workflow Process Improvement

Education

High School Graduate

Surgical Technology Training Program

Tools

BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Department: Sterile Processing

Status: Full-time

Shift: Second

Title: Surgical Tech III

ORLANDO HEALTH JEWETT ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 29,000+ team members honor our more than 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• Provides scrub services for major procedures at least 2 surgical specialties (independently with high physician satisfaction).
• Prepares and conducts technical performance-oriented training related to specialty service.
• Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and/or second circulates on major tertiary procedures.
• Collaborates with surgeons and proactively addresses case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second circulator roles.
• In collaboration with the clinical leadership, assists in workflow process improvement activities, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access areas storing medications.
• 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.

Other Related Functions:

• When directed by clinical specialist, inventories and orders specialty instruments, supplies unique to specialty.
• Participates in the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.
• Dependable and reliable in performance of Surgical Tech I and II duties.
• Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective, participates in departmental performance improvement activities, meets education and certification requirements, upholds Orlando Health philosophy and objectives, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of:

• Surgical Technology training program; or
• Orlando Health training program.

Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in sterile processing. Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).