Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension•Panama City, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL. This is a full-time evening position, working Thursday through Sunday from 3pm to 11:30pm, with holiday rotation required. The role involves cleaning and decontaminating surgical instruments and equipment, inspecting and assembling instrument trays, operating sterilization equipment, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with sterile processing and surgical teams to ensure instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly for patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Certification through accredited program.

Responsibilities

Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer Instructions for Use and established safety protocols to support a sterile healthcare environment.
Inspect, organize, and assemble instrument trays and supplies to ensure accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
Operate sterilization equipment and follow established safety standards to maintain infection prevention and quality assurance compliance.
Maintain inventory and supply levels for surgical case carts to support efficient daily operations within Surgical Services.
Collaborate with sterile processing and surgical teams to ensure instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly for patient care.