Sterile Processing Tech II

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

4d

About The Position

Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon's preference cards. The role processes surgical instrumentation and patient equipment using knowledge of microbiology and infection control, and supports safe, correct sterilization for patient use. The position also participates in orienting new team members and works with the SPD Supervisor and/or SPD Operations Specialist regarding unit activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Within the first year in job code 2132, complete the SPD Readiness Course or hold national certification through HSPA or CBSPD; maintain required continuing education units in accordance with the certifying body.
• At least one year of sterile processing experience, or at least nine months of experience with certification or completion of the SPD Readiness Course.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation function in at least one surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Apply high professional and ethical standards when making decisions throughout the sterilization process.
• Use knowledge of microbiology and infection control to determine appropriate processing methods for changing, highly technical patient-care instrumentation and equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation function during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation and a wide variety of patient equipment.
• Sterilize instrumentation, equipment, and supplies requested by customer departments.
• Maintain daily records and perform chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring related to sterilization processes.
• Participate in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
• Distribute instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the surgery schedule, pick lists, and surgeons’ preference cards.
• Demonstrate understanding of instrumentation used during surgical procedures.
• Consult and work directly with the SPD Supervisor and/or SPD Operations Specialist regarding unit activities.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring the most correct and safest sterilization method is used for patient-use instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment through specific infection-control procedures.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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