Sterile Processing Tech III

Florida Medical Clinic; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic seeks a Sterile Processing Technician III to apply advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation in patient care. The role supports trauma and tertiary procedures and mentors the SP team.

The position emphasizes infection control, instrument quality, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique, with responsibility for daily process monitoring and staff orientation. Leadership in absence of management is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Nationally certified through HSPA or CBSPD; CEU maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgery staff to optimize sterile processing for trauma and tertiary procedures.
• Maintain infection control, instrument function, sterility, and aseptic technique.
• Serve as mentor for the sterile processing team and surgical clinical staff.
• Lead in the absence of the manager/coordinator.
• Support distribution of instrument trays per schedule, lists, and surgeon preferences.
• Maintain daily records and monitor chemical, mechanical, and biological processes.
• Orient new team members and advocate for patient safety in sterilization decisions.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HSPA certification

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.