Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 UHealth SoLé Mia

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The University of Miami UHealth / SoLé Mia opening September 2025 will bring high-quality academic medicine to Noth Miami Aventura and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealths nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

UHealth / SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 . Be part of the UHealth Difference!

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 1 is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for use during patient procedures achieving competency in at least one area of sterile processing. Receives processes stocks and distributes supplies. Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization assembly packing sterilization documentation implantable case carts emergency carts and supplies to surgical nursing units and ancillary departments assisting with daily operational flow.

Sign-on Bonus $10000

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Cleans wraps sterilizes stores and distributes medical equipment supplies and instruments used in patient care.

Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete order requests.

Transports instruments and supplies delivering items to their destination within an efficient time frame prioritizing patient safety.

Achieves and maintains productivity demand level for area by fulfilling order requests in a timely manner for patients from various hospital departments.

Sets up of decontamination and assembly workstations daily following established standard of work processes (SOW) for all decontamination / sterilization preparing and assembly.

Transports case carts as requested following established safety protocols and utilizes department tool aides to prevent errors.

Assembles minor procedure instrumentation for nursing units and all other ancillary departments.

Receives and sorts medical equipment and instruments returned to decontamination loading / unloading cart washer emergency carts and sterile supplies.

Adheres to infection control and utilizes universal precautions PPE protocols.

Participates in continuous process improvement and quality systems and stays abreast of related departmental practice guidelines and standards from the Joint Commission AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses).

Checks equipment for functionality and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to leadership. Provides reliable high quality customer service to all departments requests.

Prepares and distributes request orders including fulfilling phone order requests for supplies and equipment.

Maintains distribution of equipment supply records and logbooks.

Operates and maintains documentation of various sterilizers and processing equipment.

Maintains storage of sterile supplies / surgical instrumentation according to facility policies and procedures.

Provides shift report to lead technician or leader of the pending and completed requests.

Ensures patient charges and issued supplies are given daily to lead technician or leader by end of shift.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing :

Certification in relevant specialty or field.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience :

No prior experience required

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes :

General knowledge of office procedures and operations.

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records files reports and correspondence.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1