Sterile Processing Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Full-time, Evenings
• 3PM - 11PM Monday - Friday
• Some call and holidays required.
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location: Panama City, Florida

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing Association preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Boardfor Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensurecleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.