Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.; Florida; In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. in Florida seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR by preparing instrument needs and managing case carts.

You will remove soiled equipment, operate washers and sterilizers, and ensure sterility and proper labeling in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires prior hospital experience or on-the-job training to pursue certification, adherence to PPE and safety policies, and ongoing competence in instrument tracking and inventory management.

Competenze

• Prior hospital experience.
• Continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification.

Mansioni

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• The decontamination of instruments and equipment is done per hospital policy, and the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination area.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in-services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• As needed, replace inventory and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Work assignments in the department should be organized daily.
• Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• In charge of receiving products and placing orders for new ones.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
• Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
• Identify situations that require supervisor notification.
• In addition to the above, performs other duties as needed.

Conoscenze

Prior hospital experience

On-the-job training

Formazione

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. in Florida seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR by preparing instrument needs and managing case carts.

You will remove soiled equipment, operate washers and sterilizers, and ensure sterility and proper labeling in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires prior hospital experience or on-the-job training to pursue certification, adherence to PPE and safety policies, and ongoing competence in instrument tracking and inventory management.