Sterile Processing Tech III (Second Shift)

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician III at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot, and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures. They demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the sterilization process, infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique. This role requires high professional and ethical standards, resourcefulness, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot, and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists, and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
• Conducts orientation of new team members.
• Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Affirms that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
• Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.
• 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.