Sterile Processing Tech III

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician III with advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization. You will work directly with Surgery clinical staff and managers to support trauma and tertiary procedures, mentoring SP team members and leading in the absence of supervision.

You will ensure aseptic technique, infection control, and quality in all sterilization steps, maintaining records and guiding continuous process improvements for patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Nationally certified through HSPA or CBSPD or equivalent.
• Maintain CEU credits as required by certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization process, infection control, quality control, sterility maintenance and aseptic technique.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for the SP team and surgical clinical staff.
• Lead in the absence of the Manager or Coordinator.
• Distribute instrument trays for surgical case carts according to schedule and surgeon cards.
• Maintain daily records and monitor chemical, mechanical, and biological sterilization processes.
• Orient new team members and advocate for patient safety in sterilization methods.
• Ensure a safe environment and comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Mentoring/leadership

Education

HSPA or CBSPD certification

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.