Sterile Processing Tech — Impactful OR Prep & Support

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Competitive salary

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 (U) to prepare supplies and equipment for patient procedures across decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution. Responsibilities include processing, stocking, and transporting items to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of a central sterile processing or surgical tech program, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a vocational program in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech.
• Certifications: CRCST, CSPDT, or CST; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, stock, and distribute sterile supplies and equipment.
• Clean, wrap, sterilize, and store medical instruments; maintain decontamination/assembly workstations.
• Transport case carts and supplies to nursing units and departments.
• Ensure availability of equipment and supplies to fulfill orders.
• Follow infection control and PPE protocols; adhere to Joint Commission/AAMI/AORN guidelines.
• Provide shift reports and maintain equipment and supply logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Vocational training in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

CST certification NBSTSA

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 (U) to prepare supplies and equipment for patient procedures across decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution. Responsibilities include processing, stocking, and transporting items to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of a central sterile processing or surgical tech program, and