Sterile Processing Tech III - Lead, Evening Shift

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech III for the DPH Sterile Processing department. This full-time, second shift role (2pm - 10:30pm, Monday-Friday) supports surgical operations by ensuring sterile instrumentation, maintaining records, and mentoring SP staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, national certification (HSPA or CBSPD), CEU maintenance, and 2 years in sterile processing, with a focus on aseptic technique and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nationally certified through HSPA or CBSPD.
• Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with certifying body.
• 2 Years of experience in Sterile Processing.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification: HSPA or CBSPD

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech III for the DPH Sterile Processing department. This full-time, second shift role (2pm - 10:30pm, Monday-Friday) supports surgical operations by ensuring sterile instrumentation, maintaining records, and mentoring SP staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, national certification (HSPA or CBSPD), CEU maintenance, and 2 years in sterile processing, with a focus on aseptic technique and patient safety.