Days *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.* About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC): Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction.
The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care.
If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Assistance Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job Overview: The Sterile Processing Specialist performs all duties of a Sterile Processing Technician while serving as an advanced subject matter expert for instrument reprocessing, sterilization monitoring, quality assurance, training, and workflow coordination.
This position ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of surgical instruments, trays, medical devices, and supplies in accordance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, CDC, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and hospital policies. The Specialist assists with onboarding, competency validation, inventory management, and troubleshooting sterilization and instrument-related issues to support high-quality patient care throughout the hospital and surgical services departments.
Other duties as assigned. General
Prepares operating rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring required equipment, instruments, supplies, and specialty items are available and ready for use. Maintains a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures by applying aseptic technique, establishing and preserving the sterile field, and addressing breaks in sterility when identified. Assists the surgical team during procedures by anticipating surgeon needs, handling instruments and supplies, providing exposure of the operative site, and supporting tissue management and wound closure.
Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in accordance with established policies and initiates corrective action for count discrepancies. Safely prepares, labels, handles, and transfers medications and solutions on the sterile field according to physician orders and hospital protocols. Assists with patient safety measures including patient identification, surgical site verification, positioning, specimen handling, participation in time-outs, and adherence to infection prevention standards.
Operates and maintains surgical equipment, sterilization systems, electrosurgical devices, and specialty instruments in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and facility policies. Supports efficient surgical department operations through case preparation, inventory management, supply ordering, preference card updates, equipment coordination, and turnover activities. Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent required Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital Experience with steam sterilization, low-temperature sterilization systems, and instrument tracking systems required BLS preferred Current CRCST certification required CIS or CER certification preferred Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application.
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