Sterile Processing Tech III

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care. This role involves working directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot, and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures. The technician demonstrates a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique. They are expected to uphold high professional and ethical standards in making critical decisions. This position serves as a resource and mentor for the SP team and surgical clinical team, and may assume a lead role in the absence of management. Responsibilities include distributing instrument trays, understanding instrumentation used in surgical procedures, daily record keeping related to sterilization processes, conducting new team member orientations, and ensuring a safe environment through specific infection control procedures. The technician determines the best methods for processing complex instrumentation and equipment, works independently, participates in quality control, and completes special projects. They understand the relationship of their role to patient care and contribute to a safe environment for team members and patients.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
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

Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
Serves as a resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
Participates in 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.
Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
Conducts orientation of new team members.
Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
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.
Works independently in all areas.
Participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.