Field Account Specialist Sterile Processing Focus - Greater St. Petersburg / Tampa Focus
Transform How Healthcare Runs Behind the Scenes
Are you an experienced Sterile Processing or OR professional ready to take your expertise beyond the department? This field-based, clinical-facing role allows you to directly influence hospital efficiency, tray readiness, and OR performance - without working traditional department shifts.
We're seeking a Field Account Specialist with a strong foundation in sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, and OR workflows who thrives in hands-on, relationship-driven environments.
What You'll Do
Be the Bridge Between SPD & the OR
- Partner closely with Sterile Processing, Central Services, and OR teams to optimize tray workflows and instrument readiness
- Serve as the on-site expert for system utilization, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Manage trays and instruments including setup, audits, tracking, and OR readiness
Drive Utilization & Efficiency
- Identify opportunities to improve tray management, turnaround times, and workflow efficiency
- Monitor processing performance and provide actionable insights that reduce errors and delays
- Support vendor tray optimization and redesign initiatives as needed
Train & Support Clinical Teams
- Deliver hands-on training and in-services for SPD techs, scrub techs, and OR staff
- Provide ongoing support and act as a trusted clinical resource
- Ensure best practices are followed across departments
Build Relationships & Track Success
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with SPD leaders, OR staff, and hospital stakeholders
- Track key metrics such as setup time, utilization, and processing efficiency
- Support quality initiatives, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement programs
What We're Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of experience in SPD, Central Services, Surgical Services, OR, or related clinical settings
- Strong understanding of sterile processing workflows and tray/instrument management
- Hands-on comfort with equipment and basic mechanical or technical troubleshooting
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
- Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Willingness to travel locally/regionally and work flexible schedules
Preferred Backgrounds
- SPD Supervisor or Manager
- Orthopedic or Spine Certified Surgical Technologist
- OR Liaison or OR Team Lead
- Associate Medical Device Representative
- Scrub Tech or candidates with orthopedic or technical device exposure
Education & Certifications
- Associate's degree preferred, not required
- CRCST / CBSPD / CST certification preferred
- Experience with quality systems or instrument tracking platforms is a plus
Why SPD & OR Professionals Love This Role
- Your SPD expertise is the foundation - not an afterthought
- Influence hospital-wide efficiency, not just one department
- Stay hands-on and clinical, while gaining field-based autonomy
- Work side-by-side with OR teams, leadership, and vendors
- Grow your career without leaving healthcare
Work Environment
- Hospital-based environments including SPD, ORs, and clinical spaces
- Requires standing, walking, lifting trays/equipment, and prolonged movement
- Flexible scheduling may be required to support clinical needs
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced SPD or OR professional ready to expand your impact, step into a role where your knowledge drives real operational change. Apply today and bring sterile processing excellence to the field.
Rep-Lite receives a large volume of resumes for each position and regretfully cannot respond to each application.
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Thank you for your interest in Rep-Lite and good luck in your search!
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