Sterile Processing Tech - ORMC Sterile Processing - Full Time / 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Sterilization Process Specialist

Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon's preference cards.

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities

Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process. Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment. Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty. Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment. Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments. Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes. Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members. Participates in the distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon's preference cards. Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures. Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities. Works as the patient's advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment. Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.

Qualifications

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Within the First year in 2132 job code * Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or * 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 of one (1) year of experience in sterile processing required.