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

• $5,000 sign on bonus and $3,000 relocation package for qualified candidates
• Benefits from Day One
• Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth 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. AdventHealth 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: Nights. Shared call requirements

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Waterman - 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778

The role you’ll contribute:

Under supervision of the Sterile Processing Nurse Manager, the Sterile Processing Technician will provide thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilized instrument trays and equipment.  Trays will be accurately assembled according to the established tray list.  Works with customers to maintain adequate inventory of trays and to prioritize processing of trays as needed; maintains specialty carts and other supplies per department specific guidelines as well as maintaining equipment per manufacturers’ instructions for use.  Responsible for use of all decontamination and sterilization equipment, can troubleshoot minor issues. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Delivers quality process instrumentation and performs Quality Checks.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Rotates assignments amount 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.  Assesses work flow and communicate with managers when there is a backlog of instrumentation in one area that will impact process flow. 
• 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 Sterile Processing based upon manufacturer’s instructions for use.  Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components.  Correctly and safely operated all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are adhered to at all times.  Monitors non-certified personnel in the department to ensure adherence to protocols are maintained. 
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer monitor system or paper instrument count sheet.  Collaborates with clinical department leaders to ensure that missing instrumentation is located and trays are completed. Takes corrective action to repair and/or replace broken items.  Performs QA on instruments and trays as appropriate.
• 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.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Must be proficient in the English language
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in the sterile processing environment with decontamination and sterilization processes and equipment required
• Must become certified within 6 months of employment. Certification through IAHCSMM (International Association for Healthcare Central Service and Materials Management or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and distribution