The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient
care.
• 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.
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.
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