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AdventHealth Careers

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$38,061 / year median in Florida

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%
Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
400
CELEBRATION PL City:
CELEBRATION
State:
Florida Postal Code:
34747
Job Description:
The community you'll be caring for:
  • Established in 1997 and now a 357-bed hospital
  • AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney's planned community of Celebration, Florida
  • The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world.
All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease. Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique. Other duties as assigned. Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages. Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions. Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use. Monitors sterilizer printouts, maintains records, and documents all requirements in appropriate log books or computer systems. Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, selecting appropriate cleaning methods based on manufacturer instructions. Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components, ensuring safe operation of all equipment in the decontamination area. Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items, recording information in the computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet. Utilizes the recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisors or managers of positive results. Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and within the department, using the chain of command to resolve issues. Participates in training new employees, attending in-services and department meetings to maintain knowledge base. Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
  • Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner. [Required]
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to change. [Required]
  • Ability to work under stress and deadlines. [Required]
  • Medical terminology [Required]
  • Understanding of the principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control as they apply to sterile supply operation. [Required]
  • Basic knowledge of prevention of cross contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections. [Required]
  • Knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning requirements of the full range of instruments and equipment. [Required]
  • Ability and experience with computer systems [Preferred]
Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
Field of Study:
  • in healthcare sterile processing
Work Experience:
  • 1+ related experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required] OR
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements:
(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements
  • https://tinyurl.
com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range:
$17.11
  • $27.
38 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.