Certified Sterile Processing Technician

About the Role

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. You will be a vital part of our team, helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Requirements

• (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician
• 1 year of experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Our Hospital

• A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology, and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes, and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care, and local partnerships