Perioperative Services Technician

Perioperative Services Technician

Horizon Surgery Center Beaches, located on the campus of Baptist Medical Center, our physician-led ambulatory surgery center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care. The facility features three active operating rooms specializing in Orthopedic Hand, General Surgery, and Neuro-Spine procedures.

In partnership with Compass Surgical Partners, we bring together the expertise of a local clinical team and the strength of national operational support. This collaboration fosters a culture where both patients and staff can thrive.

This position is open due to continued growth.

The Perioperative Services Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This hybrid role will provide approximately 30% SPD responsibilities and 70% ASC operating room support, assisting with room turnovers, case preparation, sterile supply management, and surgical team support to ensure safe, efficient, and timely patient care.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Sterile Processing Technician who is knowledgeable in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention practices, and operating room workflows.

Schedule - Full-time position, Monday-Friday, hours vary within center needs

Responsibilities

Sterile Processing Department (Approximately 30%)

• Perform sterile processing duties including decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Follow established standards for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation.
• Prepare surgical trays and instrument sets according to scheduled procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization processes, biological monitoring, and quality checks.
• Ensure sterile supplies and instruments are properly stored and available for surgical cases.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of supplies as needed.

ASC Operating Room Support (Approximately 70%)

• Perform efficient operating room turnovers between surgical cases, including cleaning, restocking, and preparing rooms for the next patient.
• Assist with picking surgical cases by gathering required instruments, supplies, implants, and equipment according to preference cards and scheduled procedures.
• Support surgical teams by opening sterile supplies and preparing the sterile field while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Assist with patient positioning under the direction of the surgical team, following safety protocols and proper positioning guidelines.
• Help transport and organize surgical equipment and supplies to support daily case flow.
• Maintain readiness of operating rooms by ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other ASC team members to support efficient workflow.
• Follow all infection prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT, CRCST, or equivalent preferred).
• Previous experience working in Sterile Processing, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Surgery Center environment preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and operating room procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgical staff and maintain professional communication.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport supplies, equipment, and instrument trays.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and surgical room preparation.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment requiring adherence to strict infection control practices.