Certified Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
The Certified Sterile Processing Technician supports patient safety and surgical care by ensuring instruments and supplies are clean, prepared, sterile, complete, properly labeled, and ready when needed. The role includes managing sterilization equipment and maintaining accurate records to support infection prevention. The technician prepares customized surgical sets and case carts according to daily schedules and procedure needs, manages inventory in OR storage and specialty lockers in coordination with the surgical team, and responds promptly to instrument requests during surgeries and urgent equipment needs. This position is with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, a 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. The hospital describes its culture as built on caring, integrity, and teamwork and offers opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- Hold a CSPDT (Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification.
- At least 1 year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays, ensuring they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use.
- Manage sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention.
- Prepare customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs.
- Manage inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, coordinating with the surgical team to meet needs and support operations.
- Respond quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and help resolve urgent equipment needs.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Competitive salaries and opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
