<p>Position Summary Department:Sterile Processing Status: Full-time Shift: Second Title: Ssterile Processing Tech III ORLANDO HEALTH JEWETT ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE One of the region's largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute's world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute's Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work award. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award[1]winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 29,000+ team members honor our more than100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. " Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Position Summary The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care. Responsibilities Essential Functions • 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. He or she completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Functions • 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. He or she completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.</p>