Sterile Core Technician – ORMC Sterile Processing​/Second Shift

Position Summary: Responsible for sterility assurance monitoring of all steam and paracetic acid sterilizers located in the operating room. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida.

The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national rankings in six specialties and high performing ratings in 11 adult procedures and conditions, as well as Top Teaching Hospital and a sixth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-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 over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

• The Sterile Processing Core Technician demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation and supplies utilized during surgical procedures.
• Inventories and orders supply for operating room sterilizers and maintains prescribed levels of sterile supplies/instruments within the sterile core.
• The SP Core Technician is available for rapid turnover of instrumentation as necessary.
• Completes decontamination and leak testing of flexible endoscopes.
• Operates steam and paracetic acid sterilizers and ensures that sterilization parameters are met.
• The SP Core Technician works closely with the Surgery Equipment Tech to facilitate preventive maintenance and in house repairs.
• Reports defective material, instrumentation, and equipment and takes appropriate action to replace or repair items.
• Demonstrates effective communication at all skill levels within the operating room, sterile supply and SPD.
• Understands and participates in the process of case cart assembly, pulls instrumentation and assists with final assessment.

Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), and/or equivalent state certification.
Experience
Three (3) years experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Services.

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