Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

WATSON CLINIC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Watson Clinic seeks a Central Sterile Supply Technician to ensure safe, accurate sterilization of instruments and equipment. You will clean, assemble into sets, label, and store supplies while maintaining strict infection control practices and documentation.

Two years of commitment is implied by the role; a sign-on bonus is offered for NEW EMPLOYEES after probation. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must have Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification or be a Technician.
• One year of related experience is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles instrument sets and packages by size and organization.
• Cleans, lubricates, and inspects instruments and power tools.
• Sterilizes using proper methods and loads, checks indicators.
• Stores instruments properly and maintains logs for repairs.

Skills

Safety standards

Infection control

Observation reporting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification

Tools

High Pressure Steam Sterilizer

Job description

Essential Functions

The Working Environment; Demonstrates ability to follow safety standards according to established guidelines such as OSHA, ANSI and AAAMI and reports pertinent observations regarding accidents, and unsafe environmental conditions, such as malfunctioning equipment, bugs/pests. Adheres to policies of infection control program by following proper personal hygiene and hand washing procedures. Adheres to contaminated and isolation procedures. Uses standard precautions for infection control when handling contaminated instruments.

Instrument Care; Accelerates turnover of cases by following progress of schedule and assisting to remove dirty instruments from rooms if needed. In the area of instruments, power tools, basin sets, trays, etc. Recognizes and is familiar with each. Inspects for defective parts or malfunction. Responsible for sending for repair and keeping record in Log Book. Cleans and lubricates according to special needs. Assembles into sets. Packages according to size and organization. Labels correctly. Sterilizes using proper method. Stores properly.

Sterilization Methods and Standards; High Pressure Steam Sterilizer and sterilization for immediate use. Understands the procedure for operating. Loads items in accepted manner. Selects proper dial setting. Checks indicators for proper functioning. Keeps unit clean and polished. Reports malfunction to Director/Manager or designee immediately.

Sign on bonus will be paid in full after passing probationary period. A two (2) years commitment is required. NEW EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School graduate or GED. Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification or Technician. One (1) year experience is required. CPR certification.