Sterile Processing Tech III (Second Shift)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Job summary

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the DPH Sterile Processing team.

This full-time role (40 hours) operates Monday–Friday with 2pm–10:30pm or 3pm–11:30pm shifts and on-call rotation, supporting surgical instrumentation and sterilization to ensure patient safety. As part of a Best Regional Hospital, you will work with a skilled team, uphold infection control standards, and contribute to a high-quality surgical program.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nationally certified through HSPA or CBSPD.
• Maintain required CEUs in accordance with certifying body.
• Minimum 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 knowledge of the entire sterilization process, infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Acts as resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Title: Sterile Processing Tech II

Department: DPH Sterile Processing

Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm OR 3pm - 11:30pm w/ rotating on-call

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees

POSITION SUMMARY

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

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• 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.

Experience

• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing

Essential Functions

• 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