Sterile Processing Technician: Essential OR Support (FT)

Mayo Clinic; Macclenny (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Florida is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the operating room team by decontaminating, sterilizing and distributing instruments and equipment. You will follow manufacturer guidelines and maintain inventory to ensure sterile supplies are available for procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with certification within one year of hire; vocational Central Service training is preferred and hospital experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Central Service Technician certification required within one year of hire.
• Vocational Central Service program is preferred.
• Instrument sterilization, decontamination, packaging and storage experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable instruments and equipment for surgical and other procedures.
• Cleaning, packaging and re-processing of reusable surgical equipment, instrumentation and scopes per manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Maintaining inventory and storage of processed supplies.
• Meeting the needs of the surgical team through support of activities in the sterile core.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service Technician certification

Vocational program in Central Service (preferred)

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Florida is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the operating room team by decontaminating, sterilizing and distributing instruments and equipment. You will follow manufacturer guidelines and maintain inventory to ensure sterile supplies are available for procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with certification within one year of hire; vocational Central Service training is preferred and hospital experience is beneficial.