At Jupiter Medical Center, we seek to set a higher standard for ourselves and for how we diagnose and treat illness and injury. We are recognized by a number of health care accreditation agencies, including The Joint Commission. Accreditation by The Joint Commission is recognized nationally as symbol of quality that indicates our organization has met or exceeded certain performance standards. Jupiter Medical Center is also a member of the American Hospital Association and the Florida Hospital Association.

Eligible for Benefits, PDO, 403(b) with Matching and Tuition/Certification Reimbursement.

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Sterile Processing Certification required.

Experience / Qualifications

• Prior hospital experience
• Continue training on the job to prepare for course or certification.

Position Summary

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washer’s, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
• The decontamination of instruments and equipment is done in accordance with hospital policy, and the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination area.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in-services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• As needed, replace inventory, and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Work assignments in the department should be organized daily.
• Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• In charge of receiving products and placing orders for new ones.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
• Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
• Identify situations that require supervisor notification.
• In addition to the above, performs other duties as needed.