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Location Address: 7171 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, Florida 33614
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician minimum job requirements include:
sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, and
repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed. Attention to detail
and ability to write legibly. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 35 pounds. May
be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood / body fluids, and infectious
1. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, assembles, wraps, and sterilize trays of instruments. Follow proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
2. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
3. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available for sterile processing in a timely matter.
4. Restocks, labels, and maintain inventory, collects and distributes instruments and trays.
5. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assist in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
7. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that she/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• 1. Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• 2. Capable of lifting 35 lbs. independently
• 3. Prolonged standing
• 4. Ability to function independently.
• 5. Basic computer skills.
• 6. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Central Sterile Processing w/Certification and or,
• Certified Sterile Technician
• One year experience in processing and sterilization.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
• Current status as a certified registered central service technician (CRCST). Completion of educational requirements to maintain certification.
• Successful completion of an approved central service technician course or competency certification through national organization (IAHCSMM or NICHSPDP).
• Basic Life Support ( BLS ) from an approved American Heart Association.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
LIVING OUR SERVICE STANDARDS
How we treat those we serve and each other is what sets us apart from other healthcare organizations. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel loved, cared for, and at ease. Whether you are clinical or non-clinical, your actions and behaviors can create an environment that either builds trust or causes anxiety and fear. We have made it easy for you to ensure that you are always building trust and providing excellent care by exhibiting our Service Standards.
All team members will be held accountable for consistently living out our 16 Service Standards and the additional behaviors listed below to ensure that every person, every time has an exceptional experience.
I listen and communicate using iCARE. (Introduce, Connect, Anticipate, Reinforce, Extend)
I innovate and continually seek ways to improve our work.
I recover service and restore trust using ACT. (Acknowledge/Apologize, Correct, Thank)
Team members must conform to all AdventHealth organizational and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• Code of Conduct as outlined in the “Guidelines for Employees” handbook
Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.
Attends and participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required (including but not limited to: ALN, safety training, etc.). Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedure regulations as presented in orientation, outlined in the safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.
