SPD Tech-2nd shift

Nemours • Orlando, FL

98d

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a SPD Technician (SECOND SHIFT) to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida! Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Must attend training course and become CSPD certified as instrument tech within two years of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, decontaminates, disinfects, sterilizes, and assembles surgical/patient care re-usable instruments and/or equipment.
• Operates peracetic acid (gas plasma) sterrad sterilizers, pre-vacuum and gravity steam sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, scope washers, ultrasonic cleaner, cart washer, pasteurmatic and dryer according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintains accurate records of the sterilization processes and parameters associated with the sterilization cycles.
• Regulates and adjusts sterilization parameters such as cycle selection, cycle pressure, cycle time, and temperature.
• Performs biological and chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers, by policy and AAMI standards.
• Rotates through the preparation of the operating room's surgical case carts according to the requisition received from the operating room.
• Inspects sterilized packages and trays for damage or wet packs and takes corrective action prior to transporting to the operating room or other areas.
• Assembles and performs quality control checks for all instrument trays used for surgery.
• Knowledgeable of medical and surgical supplies used throughout the hospital and able to identify them.
• Adheres to AAMI, AORN, O.S.H.A. and JCAHO regulations relating directly to Central Service.
• Promotes a safe environment for self and team members through the use of personal protective equipment.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly, maintaining a quiet and attentive work environment.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 Annually
• Relocation Assistance $3,000
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED