Sterile Processing Tech III (Wknd Option - Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for the DPH Sterile Processing department. This full-time role includes four 10-hour shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with weekend hours as specified. The position is based in Orlando, FL, inside a major hospital campus.

The candidate will perform advanced sterile processing, uphold infection control and aseptic technique, mentor the SP team, and support surgical services across trauma and tertiary care procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Surgery Clinical staff to support trauma and tertiary procedures.
• Maintains infection control, instrument quality, sterility, and aseptic technique throughout the process.
• Acts as mentor for SP team and surgical clinical staff; leads in absence of Manager/Coordinator.
• Distributes instrument trays for surgical case carts in line with schedule and surgeon cards.
• Keeps daily records and monitors chemical, mechanical, and biological sterilization processes.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Team leadership

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: Four 10-hour shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

• Saturday & Sunday shift times: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday & Monday shift times: Flexible on start times

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. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. 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

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

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