Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 - Sterile Processing

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor, the Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 2 is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and Ancillary Departments. This role involves working with customers to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts, ensuring consistent product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing with excellent customer service. The specialist makes departmental decisions in the absence of a supervisor or manager by coordinating work assignments and serving as a resource person. They identify and report situations requiring intervention and act as a clinical preceptor for new staff and students, serving as a resource in all Sterile Processing specialty areas. The role requires performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or Sterile Processing training program.
• Must have and maintain a CST certification.
• Non-graduates of a Surgical Technologist program must have and maintain both CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification and CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification.
• Approved certifications are through AST, NCCT, IAHCSMM or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSBPD).
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating, assembling, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Providing timely sterile products, trays, and case carts to customers.
• Maintaining consistent product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing.
• Practicing above average customer service.
• Making departmental decisions in the absence of a supervisor or manager by coordinating work assignments.
• Serving as a resource person in all Sterile Processing specialty areas.
• Identifying and reporting situations requiring intervention to Supervisor or Manager.
• Serving as a clinical preceptor for new staff and OR/SPD technician students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED