Sterile Processing Tech II at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilization Process, Decontamination, Infection Control, Surgical Instrumentation, Microbiology, Case Cart Distribution, Biological Monitoring, Patient Advocacy, Preceptorship, Record Keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Sterile Processing Tech II Orlando Jewett Orthopedic Institute (OHJOI) Department: OHJOI Sterile Processing Shift: Days Position Type: Full-Time Position Summary Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards. Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Within the First year in 2132 job code • Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or • Nationally certified through: o Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or o The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). • Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with certifying body Essential Function • Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process. • Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment. • Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty. • Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment. • Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments. • Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes. • Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members. • Participates in the 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. • Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities. • Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment. • Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained. • 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.

Responsibilities

Manage the entire sterilization process, including cleaning, decontamination, packaging, and distribution of surgical instrument trays. Ensure strict adherence to infection control procedures and maintain detailed records of chemical and biological monitoring.