Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Night Shift)

About the role

AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, Florida is hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for a night shift (3pm to 11pm) covering the decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization and equipment management areas of the central service department. The schedule calls for about two calls per month to cover weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Select appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique.
• Check that sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operate complex sterilization equipment, choosing the correct method according to manufacturer instructions.
• Review and sign sterilizer recording charts, monitor printouts and document requirements in log books or computer systems.
• Identify and segregate reusable items for decontamination, disinfection and sterilization, and inspect items for damage or missing parts.
• Accurately assemble instruments and surgical items, recording counts in the tracking system or paper sheets.
• Use the recall process for sterilization failures and notify supervisors of positive results.
• Communicate with hospital departments using the chain of command, train new employees, attend in-services and meetings, and rotate among department areas.

Required profile

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• High school graduate or equivalent; technical/vocational school preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English, and to understand customer needs proactively and courteously.
• Flexibility, ability to adapt to change and to work under stress and deadlines.
• Additional licensure or certification may apply depending on the unit or state.

Required skills

• Medical terminology.
• Understanding of microbiology, aseptic principles and infection control.
• Basic knowledge of preventing cross-contamination and nosocomial infections.
• Knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning of instruments and equipment.
• Computer systems (preferred).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Mental health support and pet benefits.
• Pay range of $17.28 to $27.65.