Orlando Health
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, the hospital includes 156 licensed beds for specialized pediatric care, the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department & Trauma Center, and serves as the pediatric site of the Orlando Health ORMC Level One Trauma Center. State‑of‑the‑art pediatric services are provided by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is "Magnet" recognized for nursing excellence and high‑quality patient care. The hospital has earned national recognition for 12 consecutive years as a "Best Children’s Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and was included, together with Orlando Health ORMC, in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.
Position Summary Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a
Sterile Processing Technician II
with advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care. Responsibilities and expectations are outlined below.
Shift Full-time / Varies
Responsibilities
Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
Conducts orientation of new team members.
Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
Qualifications Education / Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure / Certification
Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.
Experience
Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Position Summary Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a
Sterile Processing Technician II
with advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care. Responsibilities and expectations are outlined below.
Shift Full-time / Varies
Responsibilities
Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures.
Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique.
Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team.
Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator.
Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
Conducts orientation of new team members.
Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.
Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
Qualifications Education / Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure / Certification
Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body.
Experience
Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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