Cert Central Sterile Tech Full Time Nights 11p - 7:30a Possible $5K Sign-On Tampa

Location Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

• Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

Full Time Nights 40 Hours Per Week.  M-F 11p-7:30a

·    Demonstrates AHS and Florida Hospital Tampa’s policies, rules and procedures by providing courteous service, assisting lost guests, and problem solving to meet special needs or requests.

·    Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur.

·    Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers, in person or on the telephone.  Prioritizes work through utilization of resource lists.

·    Separates and prepares contaminated supplies for cleaning.

·    Disassembles, cleans, disinfects and accurately reassembles contaminated instruments and equipment according to product guidelines.

·    Prepares, inspects and assembles trays and equipment according to written procedures and infection control guidelines.

·    Wraps, labels and seals supplies in accordance to product type.

·    Operates and monitors decontamination equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

·    Loads sterilizer carts in accordance with guidelines.  Operates and monitors sterilizers, aerators and heat sealers according to manufacturer’s guidelines.  Follows guidelines and procedures for sterilization documentation.

·    Cleans sterilizers, carts and carriages according to departmental policy.

·    Completes daily work routinely and assists others as time allows.

·    Demonstrates quality of work at any assignment. Recognized by other team members for dependability.  Follows through on all customer requests.

·    Acknowledges customers promptly and courteously.  Promotes customer satisfaction. 

·    Follows through on daily resource list. Checks in loaners and reports discrepancies. Provides feedback on system changes.

·    Utilizes supplies effectively, without waste.  Utilizes computer system effectively to adjust count sheets or order supplies.  Consistently looks for lost instruments to provide complete sets.

·    Prints resource reports as assigned.  Demonstrates basic keyboarding skill.

·    Completes tray preparation with instrument list and “Hello I am”.  Consistently utilizes correct procedure for noting missing items.

·    Uses PPE appropriately and universal precautions 100% of the time.  Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment.

·    Consistently reports equipment concerns that may pose a risk to coworkers.

·    Ensures one of a kind and priority instrumentation is readily available.

·    Completes mandatory education requirements.  Completes a minimum of 3 self-study programs. 

Maintains certification. Demonstrates proficiency in handling a variety of instruments.

·          Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

·          Capable of lifting 35 lbs. independently.

·          Prolonged standing.

·          Ability to function independently.

·          Basic computer skills.

·          Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·    Current status as a certified registered central service technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT).

·    Completion of educational requirements to maintain certification.

·    Successful completion of an approved central service technician course or competency certification through national organization (IAHCSMM or CBSPD).

·    Current Certified Surgical Tech would be considered based on SPD experience and knowledge.

Responsible for processing and sterilizing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.