Central Sterile Processing Technician (2)

University of Miami•Deerfield, MA

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 2 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, implantable items, case carts, emergency carts, and the distribution of supplies to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments. The technician assists with daily operational flow and follows established procedures, infection-control practices, and safety protocols. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission. UHealth is a university-based academic health system providing patient care supported by research and medical education. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies, and instruments used in patient care.
Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to fulfill order requests.
Transports instruments and supplies to their destinations efficiently while prioritizing patient safety.
Meets the area’s productivity demands by fulfilling requests promptly for patients from hospital departments.
Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily according to established standard-of-work processes.
Transports case carts as requested, following safety protocols and using departmental tools to prevent errors.
Assembles minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units and ancillary departments.
Receives and sorts returned medical equipment and instruments; loads and unloads the cart washer; and handles emergency carts and sterile supplies.
Follows infection-control requirements and universal-precautions PPE protocols.
Participates in continuous process improvement and quality systems, and keeps current with applicable departmental guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN.
Checks equipment functionality and promptly reports malfunctioning equipment to leadership.
Provides reliable, high-quality customer service in responding to department requests.
Prepares and distributes request orders, including fulfilling telephone requests for supplies and equipment.
Maintains equipment and supply distribution records and logbooks.
Operates sterilizers and processing equipment and maintains their documentation.
Stores sterile supplies and surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Provides the lead technician or leader with a shift report on pending and completed requests.
Submits patient charges and issued-supply information to the lead technician or leader by the end of each shift.
Follows University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Performs other duties or responsibilities as necessary.