Sterile Processing Tech

Surgery Partners, Inc•Pompano Beach, FL

About The Position

Opportunity to work in a brand-new Ambulatory Surgery Center! No weekends, no call, no holidays! The ideal candidate will: Possess knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification, use, and understands the importance of infection prevention Ensure equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when a break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area on time per MSDS and OSHA regulations Monitor operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services Be responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Have regular and predictable attendance Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
1 year of sterile processing experience is preferred.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.
Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Sterile Processor Certification is preferred.
BLS

Responsibilities

Possess knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification, use, and understands the importance of infection prevention
Ensure equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload
Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when a break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel
Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area on time per MSDS and OSHA regulations
Monitor operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services
Be responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Have regular and predictable attendance
Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others
Performs all other duties as assigned