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Sterile Processing Tech III - Part Time, Weekend

Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, United States


Overview

Position: Sterile Processing Tech II. Department: DPH Sterile Processing. Shift: Part-Time, 24 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday) | 9:30am - 9:30pm.
Responsibilities

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.
Maintains high professional and ethical standards in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
Acts as a 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, picks lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
Demonstrates understanding of 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.
Ensures that infection control procedures maintain a safe environment.
Determines the best method of processing evolving, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains 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.
Qualifications

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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