Sterile Processing Tech III - Per Diem

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedics Institute (OHJOI) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician III for its OHJOI Sterile Processing team on a per diem pool. The role involves direct collaboration with surgery staff to optimize sterilization practices and support trauma and tertiary procedures.

The incumbent will maintain instrument quality control, infection control standards, and act as a lead when managers are unavailable, ensuring safe patient care and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and recommend solutions for trauma and tertiary care procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the sterilization process, infection control, instrument QC, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Acts with high professional ethics in all decisions within the sterilization workflow.
• Serves as a resource and mentor for the SP team and surgical clinical team.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HSPA or CBSPD certification

Job description

Position Summary

Sterile Processing Technican III

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedics Institute (OHJOI)

OHJOI Sterile Processing

Pool (Per Diem)

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.

What you will do

• 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.