Sterile Processing Tech II

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

15h

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. The role requires advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation and its function during patient care. The technician supports surgical and sterile processing teams by ensuring instruments and equipment are processed safely and appropriately, with attention to infection control, sterility, and aseptic technique. The position works independently across all areas, contributes to quality-control and process-improvement activities, and may lead the team in the absence of a manager or coordinator. The posting lists the position as full-time on the second shift. It identifies the role as Sterile Processing Tech II in the title, although portions of the description refer to Sterile Processing Technician III.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
National certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Maintain required continuing education units in accordance with the certifying body.
At least 2 years of experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

Work directly with surgery clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions for trauma and tertiary-care surgical procedures.
Apply knowledge of the full sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, maintenance of sterility, and aseptic technique.
Serve as a resource and mentor for the sterile processing team and surgical clinical team.
Assume a lead role in the absence of the manager and/or coordinator.
Distribute instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the surgery schedule, pick lists, and surgeon preference cards.
Demonstrate understanding of instrumentation used during surgical procedures.
Maintain daily records and perform chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring related to sterilization processes.
Conduct orientation for new team members.
Advocate for the safest and most appropriate sterilization methods for patient-care instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain a safe environment through infection-control procedures.
Determine appropriate processing methods for changing, highly technical tertiary-care instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Work independently in all areas and participate in unit quality-control activities, recommending process improvements.
Complete special projects independently as assigned by departmental leadership.
Understand how the role relates to patient care and help maintain a safe environment for team members and patients.