Sterile Processing Technician

• Location: Panama City, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Full - Time | Friday - Monday

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Candidates are required to obtain certification within one year of their hire date; certification assistance is available.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous sterile processing or medical experience.
• On Call and Holidays rotation required