Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 1 - Sterile Processing Department

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 to ensure decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments for Surgical Services and ancillary departments. You will collaborate with the OR and SPD teams to maintain continuous product flow and support timely case carts and trays.

The role emphasizes customer service, supervisory-lite decision making in absence of leadership, and serving as a resource for staff and students within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or Sterile Processing training program; CST certification required.
• Non-graduates of Surgical Technologist program must have CRCST and CIS certifications.
• Approved certifications through AST, NCCT, IAHCSMM or CSBPD.

Responsibilities

• Maintain decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts in collaboration with customers.
• Coordinate workflow between OR and Sterile Processing to maintain product flow.
• Serve as preceptor for new staff and SPD technician students.
• Make departmental decisions in the absence of a supervisor, and report issues to a supervisor or manager.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Sterile Processing training program

CST certification

CRCST certification

CIS certification

AST/NCCT/IAHCSMM/CSBPD certifications

Job description

Under general supervision of Sterile Processing Supervisor and in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards The Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and Ancillary Departments. This includes working in conjunction with the customer to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. Maintains consistency and continuous product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service. Makes departmental decisions in the absence of a supervisor or manager by coordinating the work assignments, and serving as a resource person while performing duties. Identifies and reports situations requiring intervention to Supervisor or Manager. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new staff and OR/SPD technician students and serves as a resource person in all Sterile Processing specialty areas. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or Sterile Processing training program and must have and maintain a CST certification.
• Non- graduates of a Surgical Technologist program must have and maintain both CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification and CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification.
• Approved certifications are through AST, NCCT, IAHCSMM or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSBPD).

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Nursing (Technical/Clerical)

Organization

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift

Evening Job

Job Type

On Site

Shift Hours

2P-1030P

Minimum Salary

20.16

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 2:34:28 PM