Level II – Sterile Processing Technician Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Description:

University of Miami is seeking a Sterile Processing TechnicianLevel II for a job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description ℜquirements

Specialty:

Sterile Processing Technician Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

Ongoing 40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours

Employment Type:

StaffThe Central Sterile Processing Technician2 is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for useduring patient procedures achieving competency in two areas ofsterile processing. Receives, processes, stocks, and distributessupplies. Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontaminationor sterilization, assembly, packing, sterilization, documentation,implantable, case carts, emergency carts, and supplies to surgicalnursing units and ancillary departments assisting with dailyoperational flow.

Up to $10,000 Sign on bonus

Work Location:

UHealthTowerCleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medicalequipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.

Ensuresadequate equipment and supplies are available to complete orderrequests.

Transports instruments and supplies, delivering items totheir destination within an efficient time frame prioritizingpatient safety.

Achieves and maintains productivity demand level forarea by fulfilling order requests in a timely manner for patientsfrom various hospital departments.

Sets up of decontamination andassembly workstations daily following established standard of workprocesses (SOW) for all decontamination/sterilization, preparingand assembly.

Transports case carts as requested, followingestablished safety protocols and utilizes department tool aides toprevent errors.

Assembles minor procedure instrumentation fornursing units, and all other ancillary departments. Receives andsorts medical equipment and instruments returned todecontamination, loading/unloading cart washer, emergency carts,and sterile supplies.

Adheres to infection control and utilizesuniversal precautions PPE protocols.

Participates in continuousprocess improvement and quality systems and stays abreast ofrelated departmental practice guidelines and standards from theJoint Commission, AAMI (Association for the Advancement of MedicalInstrumentation), AORN (Association of Perioperative RegisteredNurses).Checks equipment for functionality and reportmalfunctioning equipment immediately to leadership.

Providesreliable, high quality customer service to all department’srequests.

Prepares and distributes request orders, includingfulfilling phone order requests for supplies andequipment.

Maintains distribution of equipment, supply records, andlogbooks.

Operates and maintains documentation of varioussterilizers and processing equipment.

Maintains storage of sterilesupplies/surgical instrumentation according to facility policiesand procedures.

Provides shift report to lead technician or leaderof the pending and completed requests.

Ensures patient charges andissued supplies are given daily to lead technician or leader by endof shift. Adheres to University and unit-level policies andprocedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties andresponsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may beexpanded to include other duties or responsibilities asnecessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School orEquivalentGraduate of a Vocational Training Program in CentralSterile Processing or a Surgical Tech program required

Certificationand Licensing:

Hold one of the following certifications.

CRCST(Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

IAHCSMMCSPDT

(Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)

CBSPDCST

(Certified Surgical Technician)

NBSTSABLS

certification is requiredfrom the

American Heart AssociationExperience:

Any combination ofrelevant education, work experience, and/or certifications will beconsidered.

Surgical or Central Sterile Processing experiencepreferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

General knowledge ofoffice procedures and operations.

Skill in completing assignmentsaccurately and with attention to detail.

Proficiency in computersoftware (i.e. Microsoft Office).Ability to communicate effectivelyin both oral and written form.

Ability to accurately prepare andmaintain records, files, reports and correspondence.

University ofMiami Job ID #R100086226.About University of MiamiThe University ofMiami is considered among the top tier institutions of highereducation in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medicalcare, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed toattracting a talented workforce to support our common mission oftransforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Throughour values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence,Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to createan environment where everyone contributes in making the Universitya great place to work. We are one of the largest private employersin Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and stafffrom all over the world.

Benefits Holiday Pay 403b retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 Continuing Education Sign-On bonus