Sterile Processing Tech II

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Tech II at Orlando Jewett Orthopedic Institute (OHJOI) in the OHJOI Sterile Processing Department. This is a Full-Time position on the Day shift. The role 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 according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards.

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates high professional and ethical standards in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control to determine the best method of processing patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Possesses 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 and a wide variety of patient equipment.
Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment, and supplies 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 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.
Acts as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that a safe environment is maintained through specific infection control procedures.
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.