Sterile Processing Tech - Surgical Float Pool
Health First Careers·Cocoa Beach, Florida
Health First Careers·Cocoa Beach, Florida
Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. Ensures timely delivery of sterile items to the OR and maintains accurate sterilization records.
To be fully engaged in providing clean, sterile instruments for surgical procedures and providing efficient and timely disbursement of needed supplies. This position is expected to be able to float to all Health First facilities where a Sterile Processing Department is housed.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES Performs proper decontamination, assembly, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution functions of instrumentation and equipment within quality standards.
Has knowledge of instruments, properly assembles and wraps items for sterilization.
Maintains accurate records including biological indicators/sterilization records.
Knows washing/decontaminating/sterilizing equipment and possible reason for malfunction.
Uses computer system for generating preference list.
Conducts self in a professional manner treating customers and fellow associates with respect.
Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.
Accurately pulls supplies from preference lists and/or pick tickets in a neat and timely manner.
Accurately prepares supplies and instruments within a limited time frame.
Delivers sterile items to the OR in a timely manner.
Accurately enters patient charge items in computer application.
Uses time efficiently to complete routine tasks and ensures the economical use of equipment and supplies for department cost savings.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Education: In process of attaining higher degree level Certification: CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification Work Experience: At least one year of healthcare field experience
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Market context
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