Position Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
- Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
- The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
- Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
- Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
- Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
- Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
- Conducts orientation of new team members.
- Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
- Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
- Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
- 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.
- Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
- Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
- Demonstrates 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. He or she completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
- Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
- Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.
