Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for their Sterile Processing department. This is a full-time, night shift position with a schedule of 11pm - 7:30am. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, inspecting instruments and equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning, and performing decontamination of soiled instruments and equipment according to established protocols. The technician will also be responsible for correcting instrument sets, maintaining inventory levels, and performing quality assurance audits of peers.

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

Previous sterile processing or medical experience.

Responsibilities

Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.