Cert Sterile Processing Tech - Central Supply Full Time 11:00pm - 7:00am

Jupiter Medical Center • Jupiter, FL

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About The Position

The Cert Sterile Processing Tech analyzes operating room schedules to identify instrument needs and supports the decontamination, processing, sterilization, inspection, inventory, and distribution of instruments and equipment. The position assists with sterile processing equipment operation according to manufacturers’ instructions and hospital policies, maintains sterile core hygiene and sterilization records, and prepares accurate case carts. The role also includes inventory management, receiving products, placing orders, scheduling instrument sharpening, and communicating with the Operating Room Manager.

The team member is expected to demonstrate adaptability, self-control, maturity, sound judgment, and calmness in emergencies or stressful situations; recognize when a supervisor should be notified; and collaborate effectively with others. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Annual threshold requirements include mandatory education and in-service, health requirements and new employee orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and maintenance of required professional certifications.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Sterile processing certification.
• Prior hospital experience.
• Continue on-the-job training to prepare for courses or certification.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the operating room schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from patient care units, Surgery, Labor and Delivery, and the Emergency Department as necessary.
• Assist with operating sterile processing equipment—including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers—according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to hospital policy and wear required personal protective equipment in the decontamination area.
• Maintain sterile core hygiene and restock according to hospital policy.
• Attend in-services to demonstrate competence in operating equipment and stay current with new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• Replace inventory and put away returned supplies as needed while maintaining sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Establish and maintain sterility and maintain sterilization records.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Organize daily departmental work assignments.
• File and maintain sterilization logs properly.
• Schedule instrument sharpening.
• Receive products and place orders for new products.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
• Notify a supervisor when appropriate and perform other duties as needed.
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Provide guidance and feedback to peers and foster teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, integrity, effective communication, and respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Meet annual education, in-service, health, TB/PPD surveillance, and certification-maintenance requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED