Sterile Processing Technician | Sterile Processing | Full-Time | Days

Responsibilities: In this role the Sterile Processing Technician responsibilities are performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas. Required: New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of date of hire or transfer into the position.

Overview:

Join the Sterile Processing team at UF Health Jacksonville and play a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care within a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities:

In this role the Sterile Processing Technician responsibilities are performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas. Accountable for sterilization documentation. Knowledgeable in all processes relates to unit sterilizers. Working under the supervision and guidance of manager, supervisor, lead workers, and more experienced staff, will utilize knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 11:00am-9:30pm

Days: Friday-Monday

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Qualifications:

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certifications 

Required: New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of date of hire or transfer into the position. Current employees hired prior to February 1, 2014 will be grandfathered.

Preferred: One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST)

Experience 

Required: Less than 1 year work experience OR sterile processing/surgical technology school graduate OR CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.

Preferred: 1-2 years of Sterile Processing or equivalent OR experience.

Necessary Skills

• Knowledge in the use of autoclave, steris, washer/disinfection, sterrad, etc.
• Must possess manual dexterity, computer skills, and be able to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, spell and do simple math, write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to function successfully as part of a team.