Sterile Processing Tech I | Sterile Processing | Full-time

UF Health•St. Augustine, FL

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech I is responsible for the sterilization, inventory, and distribution of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with hospital standards with an emphasis on maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent
0 -1 year Sterile Processing experience.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience (within the last two years) holding a position in a Sterile Processing Department and/or recent successful completion (within two years) of an accredited Sterile Processing Certification Program.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred.

Responsibilities

Issues supplies and equipment.
Retrieves equipment that has been issued daily and cleans and disinfects prior to re-issuing.
Replaces sterilized items to shelves or issues sterilized items to the end user.
Removes supplies from shelves and re-sterilizes as necessary.
Proficient in use and administration of instrument tracking system.
Competency & handling of all surgical instrumentation, current or new.
Responsible for all SPD related equipment operation and general maintenance.
Follows established protocol for handling, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed.
Follows the established protocol for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
Is alert to any defective or missing equipment or instrumentation and reports to Manager immediately.
Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in the entire work area.
Maintains a professional relationship when working with operating room personnel to ensure the instruments are cleaned, inventoried, sterilized, and available for patient use.
All other duties as assigned by department.