Sterile Processing Tech: OR Support & Instrument Care

Mayo Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room team and procedural areas. You will decontaminate, assemble, inspect, and sterilize instruments, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and hospital standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and Central Service Technician certification within one year of hire; vocational Central Service training is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Central Service Technician certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Vocational Central Service program is preferred.
• 1 year instrumentation experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable instruments.
• Cleaning, packaging and re-processing of reusable surgical equipment and scopes as per guidelines.
• Maintain inventory and storage of processed supplies.
• Support the sterile core to meet surgical team needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service Technician certification (within 1 year)

Vocational program in Central Service (preferred)

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room team and procedural areas. You will decontaminate, assemble, inspect, and sterilize instruments, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and hospital standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and Central Service Technician certification within one year of hire; vocational Central Service training is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.