Job Description

Description

SHIFT: Weekends Only
SCHEDULE: Full-time

Central Sterile Technician Certified

Central Sterile Department

Full Time, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE

Mercy Hospital

Miami, FL

Facility Description:

Since 1950 Mercy Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida. Licensed for 488-beds, Accredited by the Joint Commission, Mercy Hospital is affiliated with more than 1,000 physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties to serve the residents of Miami-Dade county and surrounding communities. Services include emergency care, heart and vascular care, maternity and neonatal care (Level II NICU), as well as outpatient and CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation. Accessible by land, air and sea, Mercy is designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and the hospitals Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Mercy Hospital is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida, and affiliated with HCA Healthcares East Florida Division. As Miami-Dade Countys only Catholic hospital, Mercy has maintained its reputation for excellence while following the Catholic tradition of caring for Gods people and providing spiritual support. Since its inception, Mercy Hospital has been dedicated to providing excellent medical care, while remaining true to its mission of caring for the physical and spiritual needs of all the people it serves.

Benefits:

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment program.

Job Description:

The sterile processing technician has responsibilities related to the care and handling of sterile and non-sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment used in SPD, surgery and medical equipment for distribution to patients.

* Follows manufacturer's recommendations and department policies and procedures in safe operation of equipment and verification of sterile parameters. e.g., sterilizers, washing sterilizers, cart washer, ultrasonic washer, heat sealers computer system, etc.
* Consistently inspects and assembles surgical instrument trays and medical equipment e.g. IV pumps, PCA pumps, feeding pumps, suction devices, hyperthermia units according to content sheet or operations manual accurately.
* Processes equipment and other materials for distribution daily in a timely manner as required.
* Distributes clean and retrieves soiled instruments/equipment, rental equipment and other

materials on a scheduled or emergency basis.

* Inputs patient charges through computer system and properly documents all necessary information and labels items correctly.
* Assures sterility of all materials processed by Sterile Processing prior to issuing and checks all other stored materials weekly for expiration dates.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or the equivalent
* Completed an accredited sterile processing program and/or completion of a surgical technology program and/or field related experience
* Must have proof of completion of a sterile processing program and pass the State of Florida Certification exam
* Must be able to accurately document & understand the parameters of sterilization.
* Able to function effectively under rapidly changing conditions.

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