Sterile Processing Tech II at Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II at Jewett Orthopedic Institute demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire sterilization process, including cleaning, decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts. This role requires high professional and ethical standards, utilizing knowledge of microbiology and infection control to process technical patient care instrumentation and equipment. The position involves advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation function within at least one surgical specialty and proficiency in decontaminating a wide variety of patient equipment. The Tech is responsible for the sterilization of requested instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, as well as daily record keeping and monitoring of sterilization processes. Additionally, the role includes participating in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members, distributing instrument trays according to surgical schedules and preferences, and consulting with the SPD Supervisor or Operations Specialist. The Tech acts as a patient advocate for safe sterilization practices and ensures a safe environment through infection control procedures. Maintaining punctual attendance and compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures is also required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Within the First year in 2132 job code: Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or Nationally certified through: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with certifying body.
Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts.
Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
Participates in the distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.