Sterile Processing Tech - Surgical Float Pool

Health First Careers • Cocoa Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To be fully engaged in providing clean, sterile instruments for surgical procedures and providing efficient and timely disbursement of needed supplies. This position is expected to be able to float to all Health First facilities where a Sterile Processing Department is housed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
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• Must be able to read and write in the English language for effective communication and record keeping.
• Reliable means of transportation to all Health First facilities required.

Nice To Haves

• In process of attaining higher degree level
• CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification
• At least one year of healthcare field experience

Responsibilities

• Performs proper decontamination, assembly, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution functions of instrumentation and equipment within quality standards.
• Has knowledge of instruments, properly assembles and wraps items for sterilization.
• Maintains accurate records including biological indicators/sterilization records.
• Knows washing/decontaminating/sterilizing equipment and possible reason for malfunction.
• Uses computer system for generating preference list.
• Conducts self in a professional manner treating customers and fellow associates with respect.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.
• Accurately pulls supplies from preference lists and/or pick tickets in a neat and timely manner.
• Accurately prepares supplies and instruments within a limited time frame.
• Delivers sterile items to the OR in a timely manner.
• Accurately enters patient charge items in computer application.
• Uses time efficiently to complete routine tasks and ensures the economical use of equipment and supplies for department cost savings.

Benefits

• diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

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