Sterile Processing Tech III

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

Department: Sterile Processing 

Position: Sterile Processin Tech III

Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am

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

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities, and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
• Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients. Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.

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)

Experience
Three (3) years of experience in sterile processing.