Certified Sterile Process Tech - Central Supply Per Diem

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St.

Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

High School Graduate or Equivalent Sterile Processing Certification is preferred.

• Prior hospital experience
• Two years of Sterile Processing Experience (continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification)

Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.

• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers by the instructions of the manufacturer.
• The decontamination of instruments and equipment is done per hospital policy, and the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination area.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re‑stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in‑services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• As needed, replace inventory, and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Work assignments in the department should be organized daily.
• Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• In charge of receiving products and placing orders for new ones.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
• Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self‑control, and maturity in work and behavior.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
• Identify situations that require supervisor notification.
• In addition to the above, performs other duties as needed.

Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within departments and organizations.

Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others Foster's commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; manage emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and…