Sterile Processing Technician (Experienced) - Jewett Orthopedic Institute - Downtown Orlando Complex

Position Summary Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the region's largest orthopedic and sports medicine practices, providing comprehensive care for more than 250,000 patients each year. In August 2023, the institute opened Florida's first dedicated orthopedic hospital, featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 operating suites with four virtually connected suites that can be used to train surgeons around the world, and a state-of-the-art research and innovation center with a 10-station bio skills lab and 3D printer.

In March 2023, a new medical pavilion opened adjacent to the hospital and houses outpatient clinics, an imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and the largest orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Florida. Expertise, technology and services come together under one roof and cover the whole spectrum of care - from prevention and diagnostics to therapeutic and surgical treatment options to physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance health. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple professional, college and high school athletic teams as well as well-known sporting events and venues.

Click here to learn more about Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Jewett Orthopedic Institute is hiring for an Experienced Sterile Processing Technician ll! The Experienced Sterile Processing Technician ll demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization and distribution. Status: Full-Time Location: 62 Columbia St.

Orlando Responsibilities 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.

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 the Sterile Processing Technician must:

Successfully complete the Orlando Health SPD Core Course. Maintain 12 continuing education points per year. Become nationally certified through either: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Experience One (1) year of experience in sterile processing required.

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Within first year of employment the Sterile Processing Technician must:

Successfully complete the Orlando Health SPD Core Course. Maintain 12 continuing education points per year. Become nationally certified through either: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Experience One (1) year of experience in sterile processing required.

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.

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.