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adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state,
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Position Summary
Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and
decontamination through packaging, sterilization and distribution.

Essential Functions
 Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization
process.
 Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly
technical patient care instrumentation and equipment.
 Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care in the operating room
suite in at least one surgical specialty.
 Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
 Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
 Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
 Participates in the preceptor-ship and orientation of new team members.
 Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
 Works as the patient's advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation
and equipment.
 Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
 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.
Other Related Functions
 Participates in all unit quality control activities. He or she must demonstrate 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.
 Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.

Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Within first year of employment:
 Completion status in the Orlando Health SPD Core Course; or
 Nationally certified through:
o Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or
o The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
 Maintain 12 continuing education points per year.
Experience
*************One (1) year of experience in sterile processing REQUIRED********