Sterile Processing Tech - OR Instrument Specialist

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Gulf Breeze, FL, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure timely preparation of instruments for the operating room and procedural areas. This role disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, and stores trays, instruments, and supplies in the SPD, with potential to support surgical technician duties.

The position emphasizes maintaining current certifications and pursuing professional growth, working primarily in SPD with some scrub tech duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years of sterile processing experience in an operating room is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Sterile Processing Department as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required as a Scrub Tech as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.
• Acquires needed items and delivers them to the operating room.
• Cleans and restocks the sterile core.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Anatomy knowledge

Organization skills

Direction-seeking

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Gulf Breeze, FL, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure timely preparation of instruments for the operating room and procedural areas. This role disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, and stores trays, instruments, and supplies in the SPD, with potential to support surgical technician duties.

The position emphasizes maintaining current certifications and pursuing professional growth, working primarily in SPD with some scrub tech duties.