Sterile Technician | Sterile Processing | Part-Time | Variable
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UF Health
FL
Summary
The technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. They must also maintain accurate sterilization documentation and follow all unit protocols.
Job Description
Overview
Location: UF Health- St. Augustine
Schedule: Variable
Employment Type: Part-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsible for performing effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies, in support of all hospital and clinical areas. Accountable for sterilization documentation. Knowleadgable in all processes relates to unit sterilizers. Working under the supervision and guidance of manager, supervisor, lead workers, and more experienced staff, will utilize knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions.
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Necessary Skills:
1. Knowledge in the use of autoclave, washer/disinfection, etc.
2. Must possess manual dexterity, computer skills, and be able to work under pressure.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Must be able to read, spell and do simple math, write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
5. Ability to function successfully as part of a team.
Required Licensure/Certifications: New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within 1 year of date of hire or transfer into the position.
Current employees hired prior to February 1, 2014 will be grandfathered.
Preferred Licensure/Certifications: One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST)
Required Experience: Less than 1y work experience OR sterile processing / surgical technology school graduate OR CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.
Preferred Experience:1-2 years of Sterile Processing or equivalent OR experience.
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL