Certified Sterile Processing Tech-Central Supply-Full Time (3p-11p)
Jupiter Medical Center, Florida, NY, United States
Education
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Sterile Processing Certification is preferred
Prior Experience / Qualifications
Prior hospital experience
Continuing training on the job to prepare for courses or certification
Position Summary
Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
Assist with operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers according to manufacturer instructions.
Perform decontamination of instruments and equipment in accordance with hospital policy and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Maintain good sterile core hygiene and restock supplies per hospital policy. Demonstrate competence in operating all equipment through in‑services and stay current on new equipment and products.
Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
Replace inventory as needed and put away returned supplies to maintain sterility.
Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they function properly.
Ensure sterility is established and maintained. Maintain records of sterilization and file sterilization logs properly.
Participate in inventory management and schedule sharpening of instruments.
Receive products and place orders for new ones. Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
Recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior, accept the strengths and limitations of others, and demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self‑control, and maturity.
Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations and identify situations requiring supervisor notification.
Perform other duties as needed.
Team Member Competencies
Establish relationships: Build effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate across departments.
Peer support: Provide guidance and feedback to strengthen colleagues’ knowledge and skills.
Inspiring and motivating others: Foster commitment and cohesion, facilitate teamwork, build consensus, and promote positive workflow.
Demonstrating emotional intelligence: Exercise self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; lead by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Acting with integrity: Communicate directly and truthfully, keep promises, and follow through on commitments.
Champion for change and innovation: Support new ideas, generate creative solutions, and adapt to change.
Communicating effectively: Speak and write clearly, tailor messages to the audience, and listen attentively with tact and diplomacy.
Promoting diversity and inclusion: Treat all people with dignity and respect, challenge bias and intolerance, and support culturally diverse practices.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Frequent lifting of patients and heavy equipment.
Work independently and make sound decisions in stressful environments, while being detail‑oriented, alert, and self‑motivated.
Push or pull up to 40 lbs and carry or lift up to 50 lbs.
Threshold Requirements
These threshold requirements must be completed yearly.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in‑service, and health requirements, including new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
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High School Graduate or Equivalent
Sterile Processing Certification is preferred
Prior Experience / Qualifications
Prior hospital experience
Continuing training on the job to prepare for courses or certification
Position Summary
Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
Assist with operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers according to manufacturer instructions.
Perform decontamination of instruments and equipment in accordance with hospital policy and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Maintain good sterile core hygiene and restock supplies per hospital policy. Demonstrate competence in operating all equipment through in‑services and stay current on new equipment and products.
Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
Replace inventory as needed and put away returned supplies to maintain sterility.
Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they function properly.
Ensure sterility is established and maintained. Maintain records of sterilization and file sterilization logs properly.
Participate in inventory management and schedule sharpening of instruments.
Receive products and place orders for new ones. Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
Recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior, accept the strengths and limitations of others, and demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self‑control, and maturity.
Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations and identify situations requiring supervisor notification.
Perform other duties as needed.
Team Member Competencies
Establish relationships: Build effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate across departments.
Peer support: Provide guidance and feedback to strengthen colleagues’ knowledge and skills.
Inspiring and motivating others: Foster commitment and cohesion, facilitate teamwork, build consensus, and promote positive workflow.
Demonstrating emotional intelligence: Exercise self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; lead by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Acting with integrity: Communicate directly and truthfully, keep promises, and follow through on commitments.
Champion for change and innovation: Support new ideas, generate creative solutions, and adapt to change.
Communicating effectively: Speak and write clearly, tailor messages to the audience, and listen attentively with tact and diplomacy.
Promoting diversity and inclusion: Treat all people with dignity and respect, challenge bias and intolerance, and support culturally diverse practices.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Frequent lifting of patients and heavy equipment.
Work independently and make sound decisions in stressful environments, while being detail‑oriented, alert, and self‑motivated.
Push or pull up to 40 lbs and carry or lift up to 50 lbs.
Threshold Requirements
These threshold requirements must be completed yearly.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in‑service, and health requirements, including new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
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