What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech Non-Certified position at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Benefits from day one
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Day Shift
Location: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach – 401 Palmetto St. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for the manual and mechanical decontamination, preparation and sterilization of products, instruments and equipment. Complies with all policies and procedures regarding sterilization, decontamination as it applies to Infection Control, and safety. Participates in routine inspection and monitoring of instrumentation/equipment and assists in the preventative maintenance of Sterile Processing (SPD) equipment. Assesses Keeps surgical instrumentation and endoscopes for in good working order and notifies the shift Lead Technician/Manager of necessary repairs. Assists the shift Lead Technicians/Manager in maintaining essential departmental supplies as directed. Assembles instruments trays/equipment sets according to count sheets/Impress scanning ensuring instrument tray.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Decontaminates all surgical instruments and equipment immediately after surgery. Maintains adequate turnaround of instruments and equipment trays in the event of urgent or emergency needs.
- Selects appropriate disinfectants, detergents, sterilization methods and decontamination devices according to device type and applicable instructions for use.
- Inspects, assembles instrument and equipment trays in a timely manner to assure all necessary instruments are present, according to the count sheets, and notifies manager or Lead technician of any deviations.
- Selects proper packaging and sterilization methods as appropriate to the instrumentation.
- Properly loads and unloads sterilizer to ensure items will be exposed to proper sterilization conditions.
- As directed, Monitors sterilizers in SPD, CVOR and OR according to infection control policies.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Certification in Sterile Processing Principles or related professional certification required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Surgery
Organization: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24041639
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
