Sterile Processing Technician

USPI•St. Petersburg, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Special Surgery is an Ambulatory Surgery Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed. The PRN Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases. USPI partners with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States, committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences, nurtures individual contributions, and leverages diversity to better serve its diverse patient and physician population.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Computer skills, required
2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician
Experience with all types of sterilizers
Knows operating room instrumentation
Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray
Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer
Understands Sterrad sterilizers
Ability to prepare reports and keep records
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians