Supervisor/Sterile Processing

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support OR services in a 772-bed hospital environment.

The role focuses on efficient cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments according to strict standards. Minimum one year of sterile processing experience is required; CRCST or CSPDT certification within one year post-hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Vocational/Technical School Degree.
• Minimum: 1 year sterile processing experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT credential within one year post-hire.
• NBSTSA CST credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory level of OR supplies.
• Ensure proper maintenance and repair of OR equipment.
• Oversee resources and personnel in the sterile processing department.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical School Degree

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Vocational/Technical School Degree

Required Experience:

Minimum: 1 year sterile processing experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)] or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential from the Certification Board For Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within one (1) year post-hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS. Completion of a sterile processing course and/or a vocational/technical school diploma/degree in surgical technology.More than one (1) year of sterile processing experience.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory level of OR supplies; assure proper maintenance and repair of OR equipment; responsible for efficient and effective management of the resources and personnel in the sterile processing department.

Reports:

RN/Nurse Manager

Supervises:

Sterile Supply Tech I and II