Central Sterile Processing Technician, UHealth SoLé Mia, Full-time

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 (U) prepares supplies and equipment for patient procedures and achieves competency in two areas of sterile processing. The role receives, processes, stocks, and distributes supplies; cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization; and supports assembly, packing, sterilization, documentation, implantables, case carts, emergency carts, and supply distribution to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments to assist daily operations. The position is located at UHealth SoLé Mia. The technician helps ensure equipment and supplies are available for patient care, fulfills and distributes requests, transports items safely and efficiently, and maintains records and documentation for equipment, supplies, and processing. The role follows infection-control practices, department procedures, and applicable practice guidelines and standards. Duties may be expanded to include other responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a vocational training program in Central Sterile Processing or a Surgical Tech program.
Hold one of the following certifications: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM; CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) from CBSPD; or CST (Certified Surgical Technician) from NBSTSA.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Proficiency with computer software, such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Surgical or Central Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute medical equipment, supplies, and instruments used in patient care.
Ensure adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.
Transport instruments and supplies to their destinations efficiently while prioritizing patient safety.
Meet the productivity demand for the assigned area by fulfilling requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.
Set up decontamination and assembly workstations daily in accordance with established standard-of-work processes.
Transport case carts as requested, follow safety protocols, and use departmental tools to prevent errors.
Assemble minor-procedure instrumentation for nursing units and other ancillary departments.
Receive and sort returned medical equipment and instruments; load and unload the cart washer; and handle emergency carts and sterile supplies.
Follow infection-control practices and universal-precaution PPE protocols.
Participate in continuous process improvement and quality systems, and stay current with relevant departmental guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN.
Check equipment functionality and promptly report malfunctioning equipment to leadership.
Provide reliable, high-quality customer service in response to department requests.
Prepare and distribute request orders, including fulfilling telephone requests for supplies and equipment.
Maintain equipment-distribution and supply records and logbooks.
Operate sterilizers and processing equipment and maintain their documentation.
Store sterile supplies and surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Provide the lead technician or leader with a shift report of pending and completed requests.
Submit patient charges and issued-supply information to the lead technician or leader by the end of each shift.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.