Sterile Processing Tech I

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment. The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Operations Specialist or SPD Supervisor and cooperates with members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team.

The technician uses knowledge of sterilization processes to learn to work independently in a changing technical environment. Clinical practice includes processing instrumentation and equipment from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon preference cards. The role also supports unit quality control and helps maintain a safe environment for team members and patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Work cooperatively with members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team under the direct supervision of the SPD Operations Specialist or SPD Supervisor.
• Complete assigned tasks using appropriate resources and references for processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Process instrumentation and equipment through cleaning and decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon preference cards.
• Participate in unit quality control activities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the role relates to patient care.
• Help maintain a safe environment for fellow team members and patients.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED