Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing TechnicianCenter for Special Surgery is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician.Center for Special Surgery is an Ambulatory Surgery Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ambulatory surgery centers (or outpatient surgery centers) are healthcare facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed.Job SummaryThe Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED requiredComputer skills, requiredCRCST or CSPDT certification preferredSix months of experience, preferred2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.Experience with all types of sterilizers.Knows operating room instrumentation.Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.Understands Sterrad sterilizers.Ability to prepare reports and keep records.Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is requiredAbility to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when neededMust be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physiciansWhat We OfferAs a valued member of USPI, your health and well?being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.Competitive wagesOpportunities to better yourself professionallyHealth, Dental & Vision Coverage401(k) retirement planPaid Time Off (PTO)Company Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramsHealth Savings Account/ Flexible Spending AccountEducation AssistanceShort Term Disability and Long Term Disability InsuranceTravel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacationFree parkingWho We AreAt USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.