Sterile Processing Tech Specialist

Texoma Medical Center; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist who will perform all duties of a Sterile Processing Technician and serve as an expert in instrument reprocessing, sterilization monitoring, quality assurance and workflow coordination.

The role includes onboarding, competency validation, inventory management and troubleshooting sterilization issues to support high-quality patient care across surgical services departments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience with steam and low-temperature sterilization methods.
• Proficiency with instrument tracking systems.
• BLS certification preferred.
• CRCST certification required; CIS or CER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures by ensuring equipment, instruments, supplies and specialty items are available and ready for use.
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures using aseptic technique and preserving the sterile field.
• Assist the surgical team by handling instruments, supporting tissue management and wound closure.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts and address discrepancies per policy.
• Safely prepare, label and transfer medications on the sterile field per orders and hospital protocols.
• Support patient safety measures including time-outs and adherence to infection prevention standards.
• Operate and maintain surgical equipment and sterilization systems following manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate inventory, supply orders, turnover activities and case prep to support efficient surgical operations.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Steam sterilization

Low-temperature sterilization

Instrument tracking systems

Education

CRCST certification

CIS or CER certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Specialist

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Days

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction.The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties.Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities.Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Job Overview:

The Sterile Processing Specialist performs all duties of a Sterile Processing Technician while serving as an advanced subject matter expert for instrument reprocessing, sterilization monitoring, quality assurance, training, and workflow coordination. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of surgical instruments, trays, medical devices, and supplies in accordance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, CDC, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and hospital policies. The Specialist assists with onboarding, competency validation, inventory management, and troubleshooting sterilization and instrument-related issues to support high-quality patient care throughout the hospital and surgical services departments. Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepares operating rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring required equipment, instruments, supplies, and specialty items are available and ready for use.
• Maintains a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures by applying aseptic technique, establishing and preserving the sterile field, and addressing breaks in sterility when identified.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures by anticipating surgeon needs, handling instruments and supplies, providing exposure of the operative site, and supporting tissue management and wound closure.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in accordance with established policies and initiates corrective action for count discrepancies.
• Safely prepares, labels, handles, and transfers medications and solutions on the sterile field according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Assists with patient safety measures including patient identification, surgical site verification, positioning, specimen handling, participation in time-outs, and adherence to infection prevention standards.
• Operates and maintains surgical equipment, sterilization systems, electrosurgical devices, and specialty instruments in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
• Supports efficient surgical department operations through case preparation, inventory management, supply ordering, preference card updates, equipment coordination, and turnover activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital
• Experience with steam sterilization, low-temperature sterilization systems, and instrument tracking systems required
• BLS preferred
• Current CRCST certification required
• CIS or CER certification preferred

About Universal Health Services

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