Sterile Supply Technician | Sterile Processing | PRN | Variable

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a PRN Sterile Processing Technician to join a team focused on safe patient care and efficiency. You will support decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and storage of reusable medical supplies in accordance with hospital standards.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, ensuring proper sterilization parameters, maintaining logs, and communicating with staff to cover shifts during emergencies while upholding accuracy and

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 policies.
• Keeps all equipment used for sterilization clean and organized; maintains logs and documentation.
• Relates information to management in a timely manner and communicates with staff professionally.
• Completes duties across shifts to cover emergencies and vacations; assists coworkers as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Reading/writing

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable

Employment Type: PRN

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.

Responsible for the daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization and storage processes within all applicable professional standards.

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