Sterile Core Technician - ORMC Sterile Processing - Per Diem / Second Shift

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for sterility assurance monitoring of all steam and paracetic acid sterilizers located in the operating room. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), and/or equivalent state certification.
Three (3) years experience in sterile processing, surgical services or patient care.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation and supplies utilized during surgical procedures.
Inventories and orders supply for operating room sterilizers and maintains prescribed levels of sterile supplies/instruments within the sterile core.
Is available for rapid turnover of instrumentation as necessary.
Completes decontamination and leak testing of flexible endoscopes.
Operates steam and paracetic acid sterilizers and ensures that sterilization parameters are met.
Works closely with the Surgery Equipment Tech to facilitate preventive maintenance and in house repairs.
Reports defective material, instrumentation, and equipment and takes appropriate action to replace or repair items.
Demonstrates effective communication at all skill levels within the operating room, sterile supply and SPD.
Understands and participates in the process of case cart assembly, pulls instrumentation and assists with final assessment.