Sterile Supply Technician | Sterile Processing | Full Time | Variable

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

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable | 40hrs. per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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.


• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile at least once daily, at least five individual trips per week or drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None