Sterile Technician | Sterile Processing | Part-Time | Variable

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas. Accountable for sterilization documentation. Knowleadgable in all processes relates to unit sterilizers. Working under the supervision and guidance of manager, supervisor, lead workers, and more experienced staff, will utilize knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge in the use of autoclave, washer/disinfection, etc.
• Manual dexterity, computer skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, spell, do simple math, write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to function successfully as part of a team.
• New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of date of hire or transfer into the position.
• Less than 1 year of work experience OR sterile processing / surgical technology school graduate OR CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST)
• 1-2 years of Sterile Processing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies.
• Supporting all hospital and clinical areas.
• Sterilization documentation.
• Utilizing knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

What This Job Offers

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