Sterile Processing Technician | Sterile Processing | Full-Time | Days

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 care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas.
• Accountable for sterilization documentation.
• Knowledgeable in all processes relating to unit sterilizers.
• Work under the supervision and guidance of manager, supervisor, lead workers, and more experienced staff, utilizing knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0; Hours: 11:00 am–9:30 pm; Days: Friday–Monday; Location: Jacksonville, FL.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certifications Required: 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 are grandfathered.
• Preferred Certification: One or more years of CBSPD/CRCST or CST.
• Experience Required: Less than 1 year 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 experience.
• Necessary Skills: Knowledge in the use of autoclave, Steris, washer/disinfection, Sterrad, etc.; manual dexterity; computer skills; ability to work under pressure; effective oral and written communication; ability to read, spell, do simple math, write clearly, and understand written and oral instructions; ability to function successfully as part of a team.