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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

Location: AdventHealth Fish Memorial – 1055 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL 32763

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for the manual and mechanical decontamination, preparation and sterilization of products, instruments and equipment. Complies with all policies and procedures regarding sterilization, decontamination as it applies to Infection Control, and safety. Participates in routine inspection and monitoring of instrumentation/equipment and assists in the preventative maintenance of Sterile Processing (SPD) equipment. Assesses Keeps surgical instrumentation and endoscopes for in good working order and notifies the shift Lead Technician/Manager of necessary repairs. Assists the shift Lead Technicians/Manager in maintaining essential departmental supplies as directed. Assembles instruments trays/equipment sets according to count sheets/Impress scanning ensuring instrument trays are complete, accurate and in good condition. Notifies the shift Lead Tech/Manager of lost/damaged instruments. Communicates as indicated/directed with departmental supervisory/unit personnel that applicable supply, instruments and equipment provided by SPD is available and ready for scheduled and emergency surgical cases. Orders and receives essential supply stock as directed. When assigned in the role of assembling daily case cart surgical supplies the SPD Technician notifies SPD Manager and/or Database Coordinator of needed updates to Surgeon’s preference cards. In the assigned role as SPD supply technician, applicable supply PAR levels are monitored and replenished as directed.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Decontaminates all surgical instruments and equipment after surgery. Maintains adequate turnaround of instruments and equipment trays in the event of urgent or emergency needs.

• Selects appropriate disinfectants, detergents, sterilization methods and decontamination devices according to device type and applicable instructions for use.

• Inspects, assembles instrument and equipment trays in a timely manner to assure all necessary instruments are present, according to the count sheets, and notifies manager or Lead technician of any deviations.

• Selects proper packaging and sterilization methods as appropriate to the instrumentation.

• Properly loads and unloads sterilizer to ensure items will be exposed to proper sterilization conditions.

• As directed, Monitors sterilizers in SPD, CVOR and OR according to infection control policies.

• Approves that each sterilization load has reached its completion as to the required time, temperature and pressure for the duration required to reach sterilization.

• Logs the approved printout from each load in the appropriate book per SPD policies and procedures.

• Accurately reads and documents biological results for required loads and notifies Supervisor or Manager of any deviation from the norm.

• Performs testing of sterilization equipment for functionality daily.

• Cleans and wipes down work surfaces daily with proper disinfectants. Restocks work areas as assigned.

• Ensures that a sufficient supply of equipment and items are readily available to meet the needs allowing care and treatment of patients including specialty carts. Prepares case carts for scheduled, urgent and emergencies procedures. Responds to stat CVOR and OR requests. Puts sterile instruments in appropriate areas, rotating stock, handling supplies and instruments appropriately.

• Works with SPD Manager in updating Surgeons instrument preferences and tray changes/adjustments.

• Communicates professionally and effectively with other departments, physicians and co-workers.

• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-services / meetings / performance improvement activities.

*Terms: 24-month Full-time Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.

• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Certification in Sterile Processing

Preferred qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in Sterile Processing or Surgical related field

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24024576

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.