Tech Sterile Processing-PRN Days

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health North in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and reprocessing of patient care equipment and surgical instruments, supporting all hospital and clinical areas.

Under supervision, you will assemble instrument trays, load autoclaves, maintain documentation, and prepare operating room case carts while applying aseptic technique and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CBSPD/CRCST or CST certification within 1 year of hire for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and reprocess patient care equipment and surgical instruments.
• Assemble instrument trays, packs, and kits according to established procedures; wrap items and label for distribution.
• Sterilize instruments and supplies using autoclaves and other sterilizers; document sterilization cycles and maintain records for regulatory agencies.
• Retrieve and dispense sterile and non-sterile supplies; prepare operating room case carts and sterile trays.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, applying aseptic techniques and performing routine quality checks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management within scope of job.

Skills

Autoclave knowledge

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Effective communication

Reading/writing/math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health North

15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Schedule: Tuesday- Friday | 2:00pm-7:00pm

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.

Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas. Accountable for sterilization documentation. Knowledgeable in all processes relates to unit sterilizers. Working under the supervision and guidance of manager, supervisor, lead workers, and more experienced staff, will utilize knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly/Decontamination- Identify and decontaminate all instruments/equipment according to established policy and procedure. Sorts, loads, unloads and decontaminates equipment and instruments. (20%)
• Assembly - Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide; wrap package and handle all items following procedure; mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas; notify supervisor when unable to replace parts or with equipment deficiencies in the work area. Updates information on count sheets. (20%)
• Sterilization - Sterilize instruments, equipment, utensils, linen and supplies using various types of sterilizers and aerators; Perform Bowie Dick and Attest per policy and procedure; load autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized; complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization ; read and initial sterilizer print-outs to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provide required records for various state and regulatory agencies; maintain required documentation on sterilization loads. (20%)
• Retrieval/Storage/Distribution-Dispense/distribute products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies; assign priority to emergency requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended; assemble and wrap material , instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique. Prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. (20%)
• Work Environment - Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment. Apply aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. General cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas. Performs quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly. (20%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Required Licensure/Certifications: New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of date of hire or transfer into the position. Current employees hired prior to February 1, 2014 will be grandfathered.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST)

Required Experience: Less than 1y work experience OR sterile processing / surgical technology school graduate OR CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of Sterile Processing or equivalent OR experience.

Necessary Skills

• Knowledge in the use of autoclave, steris, washer/disinfection, sterrad, etc.
• Must possess manual dexterity, computer skills, and be able to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, spell and do simple math, write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to function successfully as part of a team.