Sterile Processing Tech III (Second Shift) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Sterile Processing Tech III (Second Shift)
Orlando, Florida
Clinical, Allied & Patient Care
No
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
Second
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
238366
Job Description
Position Summary

Department:

DPH Sterile Processing Status:

Full-Time Shift:

(Second Shift , Monday

• Friday, 2pm
• 10:30pm)

Title:

Sterile Processing Tech III
ABOUT

ORLANDO HEALTH

• DR.

P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service hospital that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed hospital provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH

• DR.

P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.
Essential Functions

• Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
• Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
• The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
• Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
• Conducts orientation of new team members.
• Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
• Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.
Experience
Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.