Sterile Processing Technician Lead | Sterile Processing | Full-time | Days

About the role

Join the Sterile Processing team at UF Health Jacksonville and play a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care within a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas.
• Work under the guidance of supervisor or manager, utilizing knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Oversee department operation in the absence of the supervisor.
• Conduct in-service education programs for staff members as necessary and on a routine basis.
• Function as a mentor to department staff members.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certifications Required: Pass and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) within 6 months of date of hire or transfer into position.
• Preferred: One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM).
• Experience Required: 1-2 years of Sterile Processing or equivalent OR experience.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of Level 1 Trauma Center SPD or equivalent OR experience.

Skills

• Knowledge in all aspects of supply/equipment processing, including surgical instrumentation.
• Manual dexterity, computer skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge in the use of autoclave, steris, washer/disinfection, sterrad, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, spell and do simple math, write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work closely with others in positive ways.
• Proficiency with functions in a SPD environment.
• Proficiency at critical thinking in a SPD environment.
• Proficiency with technical skills in a SPD environment.
• Ability to follow up with other employees in an effective manner regarding tasks and needed assignments.

Schedule

• FTE: 1.0
• Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Days: Friday-Sunday
• Location: Jacksonville, FL