Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Position: Sterile Processing Tech I

Department: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Days

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

Designed for Excellence:

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life-saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

Job Summary 

Responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions

• The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Operations Specialist, or SPD Supervisor, must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team.
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Able to complete tasks as assigned and use the appropriate resources and references available for processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Using attained knowledge of sterilization processes, the Sterile Processing Technician will begin to learn to work independently in an ever-changing technical environment.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and an understanding of sterilization process, from cleaning and
  decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument tray for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards.
• 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.
• The Sterile Processing Technician may or may not be certified or possess completion status in the SPD Readiness Course.
• Participates in all unit quality control activities.
• 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.

Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Within first year of employment:
  • Successful completion of the SPD Readiness Course.