STERILE PROC TECHNICIAN

ANDREWS INSTITUTE ASC LLC•Gulf Breeze, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for someone to join our surgical team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Sterile Processing Technician to support our clinical operations by maintaining the highest standards of instrument sterilization and infection control.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate recipient
BLS certification – American Heart Association
Must have sufficient reading ability to read safety instructions and chemical product labels.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

ASC experience
1-3 years of Sterile Processing experience in an operating room setting
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Responsibilities

Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments for all scheduled procedures under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
Operate sterilizers and complete daily checks, including recording temperature, pressure, and test load times.
Update and maintain surgical instrument tray lists.
Initiate repairs on surgical instruments as needed.
Practice infection control and universal precautions in accordance with facility policy.
Restock workstations at the end of each workday.
Inspect case carts, instruments, and supplies; store items appropriately in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
Perform all duties as outlined in the department’s scope of service to meet patient care needs.
Maintain current certifications and licensure.
Check and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgical team.