Central Sterile Processing Technician (2)

University of Miami•Deerfield Beach, FL

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 2 prepares supplies and equipment for patient procedures and must achieve competency in two areas of sterile processing. The role receives, processes, stocks, and distributes supplies; cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization; and performs assembly, packing, sterilization, and documentation tasks. It also supports implantables, case carts, emergency carts, and the delivery of supplies to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments to assist daily operational flow. The technician cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies, and instruments used in patient care; maintains equipment and supply availability; fulfills requests in a timely manner; and follows established workflows, safety protocols, infection-control practices, and facility policies. The position also includes maintaining records and equipment documentation, checking equipment functionality, communicating shift updates, and providing reliable customer service to requesting departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum of 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.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and correspondence.

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 productivity demands by fulfilling requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.
Set up decontamination and assembly workstations daily according to established standard-of-work processes.
Transport case carts as requested, follow safety protocols, and use department tool aids to prevent errors.
Assemble minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units and ancillary departments.
Receive and sort medical equipment and instruments returned to decontamination; 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 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 phone requests for supplies and equipment.
Maintain equipment and supply distribution 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 on pending and completed requests.
Submit patient charges and issued-supply information to the lead technician or leader daily by the end of the shift.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.