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Tampa General Hospital
Seasonal Surg Sterile Processing Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
Job Description
Description InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Under general supervision of Sterile Processing Supervisor and in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards The Surgical Sterile InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. 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 includes working in conjunction with the customer to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. Maintains consistency and continuous product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service. Makes departmental decisions in the absence of a supervisor or manager by coordinating the work assignments and Serving as a resource person while performing duties. Identifies and reports situations requiring intervention to Supervisor or Manager. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new staff and OR/SPD technician students and serves as a resource person in all Sterile Processing specialty areas. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital. Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Approved certifications are through AST, NCCT, IAHCSMM or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSBPD).