Sterile Processing Tech II

Position Summary The Experienced Sterile Processing Technician demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization and distribution. This is a full time positition with variable shifts located at Orlando Health Central (10000 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761) ORLANDO HEALTH

• HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health

• Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgicalacute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years. Services range from 24/7 emergency care to heart and vascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more.
  
  Our hospital has earned accreditations and designations in many specialty services, including bariatric, spine, stroke, hip replacement and knee replacement. We also have been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in diabetes, heart attack and heart failure by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024 and received an "A" Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023 Orlando Health

• Health Central 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 and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ 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 Essential Functions 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 the course of 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 preceptor-ship and orientation of new team members.
  
  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.
  
  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. Other Related Functions Participates in all unit quality control activities.
  
  He or she must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
  
  Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients. Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
  
  Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Within first year of employment:
  
  Completion status in the Orlando Health SPD Core Course; or Nationally certified through: o International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or o The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Maintain 12 continuing education points per year. Experience One (1) year of experience in sterile processing.

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Within first year of employment:

Completion status in the Orlando Health SPD Core Course; or Nationally certified through: o International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or o The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Maintain 12 continuing education points per year. Experience One (1) year of experience in sterile processing.

Essential Functions 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 the course of 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 preceptor-ship and orientation of new team members.

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.

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. Other Related Functions Participates in all unit quality control activities.

He or she must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.

Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients. Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.