Sterile Processing Technician | North Sterile Processing | PRN | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UF Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support patient care across hospital and clinical areas. The role performs decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, and is accountable for sterilization documentation. The technician must be knowledgeable about processes related to unit sterilizers and, with supervision and guidance from managers, supervisors, lead workers, and more experienced staff, use their knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

This is a PRN position with an FTE of 0.10, scheduled Tuesday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The position is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within one year of hire or transfer into the position. Employees hired before February 1, 2014 are grandfathered.
• Required experience: less than one year of work experience, or graduation from a sterile processing/surgical technology school, or CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.
• Knowledge of using autoclaves, Steris, washer/disinfection equipment, Sterrad, or similar equipment.
• Manual dexterity and computer skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, spell, perform simple math, write clearly, and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to function successfully as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST).
• One to two years of Sterile Processing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies.
• Support hospital and clinical areas through sterile processing services.
• Maintain sterilization documentation.
• Apply knowledge of processes related to unit sterilizers.
• Work independently in job functions under the supervision and guidance of managers, supervisors, lead workers, and more experienced staff.

What This Job Offers

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