University of Miami
Central Sterile Processing Technician 3, Full Time
University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Central Sterile Processing Technician 3, Full Time
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Central Sterile Processing Technician 3, Full Time
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University of Miami
Job Description
Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.
Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.
Transports instruments and supplies, delivering items to their destination within an efficient time frame prioritizing patient safety.
Achieves and maintains productivity demand level for area by fulfilling order requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.
Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily following established standard of work processes (SOW) for all decontamination/sterilization, preparing and assembly.
Transports case carts as requested, following established safety protocols and utilizes department tool aides to prevent errors.
Assembles minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units, and all other ancillary departments.
Receives and sorts medical equipment and instruments returned to decontamination, loading/unloading cart washer, emergency carts, and sterile supplies.
Adheres to infection control and utilizes universal precautions PPE protocols. Participates in continuous process improvement and quality systems and stays abreast of related departmental practice guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission, AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses).
Checks equipment for functionality and reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to leadership.
Provides reliable, high quality customer service to all department’s requests.
Prepares and distributes request orders, including fulfilling phone order requests for supplies and equipment.
Maintains distribution of equipment, supply records, and logbooks.
Operates and maintains documentation of various sterilizers and processing equipment.
Maintains storage of sterile supplies/surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Provides shift report to lead technician or leader of the pending and completed requests.
Ensures patient charges and issued supplies are given daily to lead technician or leader by end of shift.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Up to $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Location: UHealth Tower
Qualifications CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education
High School or Equivalent
Graduate of a Vocational Training Program in Central Sterile Processing or a Surgical Tech program required
Certification and Licensing
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) IAHCSMM
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) CBSPD
CST (Certified Surgical Technician) NBSTSA
BLS certification is required from the American Heart Association
Experience Any combination of relevant education, work experience, and/or certifications will be considered.
Surgical or Central Sterile Processing Experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth‑University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: H7
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Central Sterile Processing Technician 3, Full Time
role at
University of Miami
Job Description
Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.
Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.
Transports instruments and supplies, delivering items to their destination within an efficient time frame prioritizing patient safety.
Achieves and maintains productivity demand level for area by fulfilling order requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.
Sets up decontamination and assembly workstations daily following established standard of work processes (SOW) for all decontamination/sterilization, preparing and assembly.
Transports case carts as requested, following established safety protocols and utilizes department tool aides to prevent errors.
Assembles minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units, and all other ancillary departments.
Receives and sorts medical equipment and instruments returned to decontamination, loading/unloading cart washer, emergency carts, and sterile supplies.
Adheres to infection control and utilizes universal precautions PPE protocols. Participates in continuous process improvement and quality systems and stays abreast of related departmental practice guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission, AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses).
Checks equipment for functionality and reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to leadership.
Provides reliable, high quality customer service to all department’s requests.
Prepares and distributes request orders, including fulfilling phone order requests for supplies and equipment.
Maintains distribution of equipment, supply records, and logbooks.
Operates and maintains documentation of various sterilizers and processing equipment.
Maintains storage of sterile supplies/surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Provides shift report to lead technician or leader of the pending and completed requests.
Ensures patient charges and issued supplies are given daily to lead technician or leader by end of shift.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Up to $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Location: UHealth Tower
Qualifications CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education
High School or Equivalent
Graduate of a Vocational Training Program in Central Sterile Processing or a Surgical Tech program required
Certification and Licensing
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) IAHCSMM
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) CBSPD
CST (Certified Surgical Technician) NBSTSA
BLS certification is required from the American Heart Association
Experience Any combination of relevant education, work experience, and/or certifications will be considered.
Surgical or Central Sterile Processing Experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth‑University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: H7
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