Sterile Processing Technician - PRN, Baptist Hospital

Community Options, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I responsible for preparing surgical instruments and maintaining sterility in the operating room. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience in sterile processing. This entry-level position focuses on ensuring that all instruments are clean and organized for surgical procedures, contributing to patient safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Sterile processing experience preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store instruments and supplies.
• Deliver needed items to the operating room.
• Maintain current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Organizational skills

Knowledge of basic computer skills

Ability to promote a positive team environment

Ability to seek and accept direction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician I utilizes surgical instrumentation knowledge to provide the correct instrumentation for the operating room and other procedural areas. This position works to disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies. This position works primarily in the SPD area but maybe competent to work in a surgical technician position.

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician I utilizes surgical instrumentation knowledge to provide the correct instrumentation for the operating room and other procedural areas. This position works to disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies. This position works primarily in the SPD area but maybe competent to work in a surgical technician position.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Sterile Processing Department as defined in the
• scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required as a Scrub Tech as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the
• unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.
• Acquires needed items and delivers them to the operating room.
• Cleans and restocks the sterile core.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years Sterile processing experience in a operating room Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Required
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCS) Preferred
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Preferred
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Preferred
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy related to procedures.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to seek and accept direction and clarification from others.
• Ability to promote a positive team environment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
  
  

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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