Specialize in Unparalleled Patient Care at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.
With an international reputation for highly specialized care and state-of-the-art medicine, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a 237-bed, full-service medical/surgical facility serving the needs of Southwest Orange County residents. In addition to being supported by a team of outstanding nurse leaders, top-quality support staff and world-renowned physicians, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital will take your skills and capabilities further with the latest tools and resources, as well as leading-edge technology in diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular catheterization and angiography. Here, we have built a reputation around solving complex challenges, hiring the best professionals and staff to lead our patients toward the best outcomes.
11:00 to 19:30 2nd shift with occasional call and weekends
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, a part of Orlando Health, is currently seeking a 10a-6:30pm shift Sterile Processing Tech professional to join their team with the following qualifications:
Must be High school graduate or equivalent and have one year previous experience in sterile processing. Completion status in the Orlando Health SPD Core Course, and/or nationally certified through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), and/or equivalent state certification. Applicant may substitute minimum of one year related hospital Sterile Processing experience for certification with successful completion of the Orlando Health SPD Core Course within the first year of employment.
Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization and distribution.
Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment.
Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
Works as the patient's advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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