What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sterile Processing Tech position at UF Health?
At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.
As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.
Responsibilities
The Sterile Processing Technician, under the direction of the unit charge nurse, collects, cleans, disinfects, inspects and sterilizes surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Maintains code carts, chest carts, urology carts. Cleans hospital wide equipment as needed.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Certification in surgery technology required
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
Completion of formal central service technician or surgery technologist program required. 2-5 years of central service, surgery, or patient care work experience is required.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.