Sterile Processing Technician – Sterile Processing Department Position Available In Orange, Florida

Sterile Processing Technician – Sterile Processing Department Orlando Health – 3.8

Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$37.5K – $49.5K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Sterile processing Sterilization High school diploma or GED Surgery Senior level Leadership 2 years

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is located on the downtown Orlando campus and includes 156 licensed beds for specialized care for children as well as the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department & Trauma Center, offering trauma care for children as the pediatric site of the Orlando Health ORMC Level One Trauma Center. State-of-the-art pediatric services are provided by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. The hospital also has earned national recognition for 12 consecutive years as a “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and was included, together with Orlando Health ORMC, in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children seeking a Sterile Processing Technician III. Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.

Responsibilities:

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. Other Related Functions Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities. Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care. Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients. He or she completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.

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.