Sterilization Tech 3, Surgery, $5000 Bonus, FT, 03P-11:30P

Baptist Health; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Coral Gables, FL seeks an experienced Sterilization Technician to join our Central Sterile team. You will handle care, packaging, inspection and processing of surgical instrumentation and ensure sterile supply readiness for the operating rooms.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and SPD/Surgical Tech training or equivalent, with 2 years of Central Sterile experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of SPD or Surgical Tech training program preferred.
• 2 years experience in packaging, inspection, cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience in Central Sterile as a Sterilization Technician.
• 2 years of experience or 1 year if with specialty certification and SPD/Surgical Tech training.
• Extensive experience in Central Sterile as a Sterilization Technician.

Responsibilities

• Care, packaging, inspection, cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation.
• Inventory and distribution of equipment and supplies for the operating room.
• Lead Sterilization Technician for a service line (e.g., Robotics, Orthopedics).

Skills

Sterilization

Central Sterile

Surgical Instrument Processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

SPD or Surgical Tech Training

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments. Duties involve care, packaging, inspection, cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation. Inventory and distribution of equipment and supplies for the operating room. Is a lead Sterilization Technician for a service line, i.e. Robotics, Ortho Estimated pay range for this position is $20.62 - $26.81 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• High School Diploma, Certificate, GED, training or experience required

Additional Qualifications

• Graduated of a SPD or Surgical Tech training program preferred.
• 2 years experience in the packaging, inspection, cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience in Central Sterile as a Sterilization Technician.
• 2 year of experience or 1 years if has specialty certification and a graduate from a SPD or Surgical Tech training program preferred.
• Extensive experience in Central Sterile as a Sterilization Technician.

Minimum Required Experience: 2 Years

EOE, including disability/vets