PRN Sterile Processing Technician

Aspire Fertility Austin•Winter Park, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) has been a leader in treating fertility patients in Central Florida since 1985. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, CRM has achieved some of the highest pregnancy rates in the southeast. CRM is also known for providing compassionate patient care and individualized treatment plans. The work we do, changing peoples' lives and building families, offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward. Orlando Avenue Surgery Center (OASC) is a state-of-the-art surgery center located in Winter Park, FL. OASC is a multi-specialty surgery center with a focus on women's health/GYN. We have an immediate opening for a PRN Sterile Processing Technician. This is a challenging position with a surgery center that continues to grow. Hours: PRIMARILY weekends and holidays, 6:30am to 2:00pm. Some weekdays as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GRD, required.
Graduate of SPD program, REQUIRED.
Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with proper aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling
Maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
Performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.