Sterile Processing Technician I — Hospital OR Support

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 (U) for on-site work at UHealth Tower in Miami, FL. The role handles decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of instruments to surgical units and ancillary departments, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, vocational sterile processing training, and certifications such as CRCST/CST or NBSTSA/ CBSPD, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Vocational Training Program in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program.
• Hold one of the following certifications: CRCST, CSPDT, CST, NBSTSA, CBSPD; BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Surgical or Central Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute medical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Ensure adequate equipment and supplies are available to fulfill orders.
• Transport instruments and supplies to departments efficiently and safely.
• Prepare and assemble instrumentation for procedures and nursing units.
• Maintain decontamination/sterilization workstations per standard work (SOW).
• Record and log equipment usage and maintain documentation and logs.
• Follow infection control and universal precautions PPE protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational Training Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program

CRCST

IAHCSMM CSPDT

CST NBSTSA

CBSPD

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 (U) for on-site work at UHealth Tower in Miami, FL. The role handles decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of instruments to surgical units and ancillary departments, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, vocational sterile processing training, and certifications such as CRCST/CST or NBSTSA/ CBSPD, plus BLS.