Sterile Processing Tech I - St. Cloud Hospital

Position Summary Department: STC Sterile Processing Status: Variable Full-Time Shift: M/Tu/Th/F from 7:30am-5pm Title: Sterile Processing Tech I Situated in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is an 84-bed acute-care community hospital offering comprehensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient care. Specialties include cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, orthopedics, radiology and surgical services. The ER features a designated geriatric section for specialized emergency care, and the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The campus also is home to Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center. Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 . Position Summary Responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent Licensure/Certification Within first year of employment: Successful completion of the SPD Readiness Course. Experience Prior Healthcare experience is preferred Essential Functions The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Operations Specialist, or SPD Supervisor, must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and ethical standards. Able to complete tasks as assigned and use the appropriate resources and references available for processing instrumentation and equipment. Using attained knowledge of sterilization processes, the Sterile Processing Technician will begin to learn to work independently in an ever-changing technical environment. Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and an understanding of sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument tray for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr