Sterile Core Technician - ORMC Sterile Processing - Full Time / Shifts Vary

Position Summary Responsible for sterility assurance monitoring of all steam and paracetic acid sterilizers located in the operating room.

Three (3) years experience in sterile processing required. ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years.

With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida.

The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions.

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 is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve 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 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.

Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. 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.

Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually.

Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader.

We are one of Central Florida’s largest employers with more than 15,000 employees and nearly 3,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients’ needs.

As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come.

We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team. Responsibilities The Sterile Processing Core Technician demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation and supplies utilized during surgical procedures.

Inventories and orders supplies 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.

Qualifications Education / Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure / Certification Nationally certified through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), and / or equivalent state certification.

Experience Three (3) years experience in sterile processing required.The Sterile Processing Core Technician demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation and supplies utilized during surgical procedures.

Inventories and orders supplies 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 the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), and / or equivalent state certification.

Experience Three (3) years experience in sterile processing required.