Sterile Processing Technician - Hospital Ops & Sterilization

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Full-Time Central Sterile Processing professional to collect, clean, and sterilize equipment, ensuring proper parameters before distribution. The role supports a dynamic hospital environment with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include inspecting and labeling sterilized products, maintaining sterilization equipment, and keeping meticulous logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Central Sterile processing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and write legibly and communicate in a professional manner to all hospital staff.
• Solid math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, sanitizes and operates all equipment necessary for the sterilization process.
• Inspects, assembles, wraps and labels products processed in the department for sterilization according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps all equipment used for sterilization, i.e.; autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, washer sterilizers and pasteurmatic systems clean.
• Maintains all department logs and assigned documentation in accordance with recommended guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.
• Relates pertinent information to management in a timely manner. Communicates with customers and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Full-Time Central Sterile Processing professional to collect, clean, and sterilize equipment, ensuring proper parameters before distribution. The role supports a dynamic hospital environment with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include inspecting and labeling sterilized products, maintaining sterilization equipment, and keeping meticulous logs.