Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 - Sterile Processing Department

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 to maintain sterilization, assembly, inspection and wrapping of surgical instruments. You will collaborate with the OR and SPD teams to ensure timely sterile products and case carts, while providing strong customer service.

The role also involves acting as a resource and preceptor for new staff and students, with duties assigned by SPD leadership and working on-site at the main campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or sterile processing training with CST certification.
• Non-graduates must hold CRCST and CIS certifications.
• Approved certifications include AST, NCCT, IAHCSMM or CSBPD.

Responsibilities

• Maintain decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping and sterilization of instruments and medical equipment.
• Provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts for OR and ancillary departments.
• Coordinate workflow between OR and Sterile Processing while delivering customer service.
• Act as a resource and preceptor for new staff and SPD students; intervene when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or Sterile Processing training

CST certification

CRCST certification

CIS certification

AST/NCCT/IAHCSMM/CSBPD certifications

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 - Sterile Processing Department (260004BS)

Job Description

Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 - Sterile Processing Department - ( 260004BS )

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.

Qualifications

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).

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday