Certified Sterile Process Tech - Central Supply Per Diem 11:00am - 11:00pm

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Education High School Graduate or Equivalent Sterile Processing Certification is preferred. Experience / Qualifications Prior hospital experience Two years of Sterile Processing Experience (continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification) Position Summary Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs. Responsibilities Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary. Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers by the instructions of the manufacturer. The decontamination of instruments and equipment is done per hospital policy, and the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination area. Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re‑stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in‑services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products. Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets. As needed, replace inventory, and put away return supplies to maintain sterility. Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software. Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly. Ensure sterility is established and maintained. Records of sterilization must be maintained. Participate in inventory management. Work assignments in the department should be organized daily. Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly. Schedule sharpening of instruments. In charge of receiving products and placing orders for new ones. Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager. Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others. Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self‑control, and maturity in work and behavior. Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations. Identify situations that require supervisor notification. In addition to the above, performs other duties as needed. Team Member Competencies Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within departments and organizations. Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. Inspiring and Motivating Others Foster's commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; manage emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills. Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments. Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively generate novel and valuable ideas and use these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change. Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, and conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open‑minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge’s bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds. Physical Requirements This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods. The team member will need to frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, be detail‑oriented, alert, and be self‑motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift to 50lbs. Threshold Requirements These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in‑service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation. TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s). This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jupiter Med