Sterile Processing Technician

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

· Benefits from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you :

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule : Full Time

Shift :
Days

Location : 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

The community you’ll be caring for : Advent Health Port Charlotte

· Advent Health Port Charlotte, we care for the whole you in body, mind and spirit.

· We’re honored to bring our leading-edge care and state-of-the-art technology to Florida’s Suncoast.

· Our 254-bed full-service facility offers emergency care, a primary stroke center, orthopedics and the only licensed obstetric and pediatric units in Charlotte County.

The role you’ll contribute :

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician position is for a Sterile Processing Technician with CRCST or CSPDT certification. Under supervision of the SPD Supervisor / Manager or Educator, the Certified Sterile Processing Technician will provide thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and / or sterilized instrument trays and equipment to the OR and other departments in the hospital. All steps in the reprocessing cycle will be strictly driven by the manufacture instructions for use.

Trays will be accurately assembled according to the established tray list in Censitrac. Responsible for use of all decontamination and sterilization equipment in accordance to manufacture guidelines, can troubleshoot minor issues. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team :

· Rotates assignments among various areas within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, and management of supplies and equipment.

· Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization. Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment sent to Central Service based upon manufacturer’ instructions for use. Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components. Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are always adhered to.

· Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.

· Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set. Aware of aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow the end user to open product in an aseptic manner and produces a compact, logically arranged package which is within the proper weight limits appropriate for assured sterilization.

· Ensures appropriate sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

· High School Grad or Equiv

· Technical/Vocational School Graduate of a surgical technology program

· Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST)

· CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech