Sterile Processing Technician - Impactful Healthcare

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to join a patient‑centered team committed to excellence in care and operating room readiness. Certification is required, and strong reading/writing and professional communication are essential.

You will sterilize, assemble and label instruments, maintain equipment, and support training across departments. This full‑time, 40‑hour week role includes rotating shifts to cover emergencies and vacation coverage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Central Sterile Technician certification required.
• Must read and write legibly and communicate in a professional manner.
• 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. Understands the importance of assuring sterilization parameters have been met prior to distribution of any products.
• Keeps all equipment used for sterilization, i.e.; autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, washer sterilizers and pasteurmatic systems clean. Carts and general work area kept neat, clean and dust free.
• 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. Reports necessary information from shift to shift in the communication book.
• Extensive knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation. Acts as training or orientation resource for the staff in Central Sterile and Perioperative services regarding the identification and assembly of instrument trays and all other surgical or department reusable medical supplies.
• Completes duties as assigned including working different shifts and days to cover for emergencies, illness, vacations and resignations. If assignment permits, will assist co workers, to assure all work assignments are completed, either during shift or shift-to-shift. Contributes to adequate staffing by reporting to work as scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Sterile Technician certification

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to join a patient‑centered team committed to excellence in care and operating room readiness. Certification is required, and strong reading/writing and professional communication are essential.

You will sterilize, assemble and label instruments, maintain equipment, and support training across departments. This full‑time, 40‑hour week role includes rotating shifts to cover emergencies and vacation coverage