Wednesdays, from 2:30 om to 4:30 pm
Tampa General Hospital is hosting Open House interviews for our Sterile Processing Department! Certification in SPD preferred, though not required. Shifts available are Monday-Friday, evenings and overnights or Saturdays and Sundays, days, or nights. During this event, applicants will have the opportunity to meet with SPD hiring leaders and be offered positions on the spot.
Interested? Follow these steps:
1. Apply here! Create your profile and apply to this job posting.
2. Our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out with an email invitation to sign-up for an interview time so that our team is ready for you.
3. Sign-up for your interview time and come prepared to shine! Interviews will take place at Tampa General Hospital (1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606).
Department Profile
The Surgical Services department performs over 34,000 surgeries and approximately 8,000 GI Procedures annually in 50 operating rooms in five locations on TGH's main campus. The five locations include the Main Operating Rooms, CVTOR Operating Rooms, Endoscopy Suite, 6K, and 4K. As a Level I Trauma Center, some of the most complex and challenging surgeries in the nation take place here. The main operating suite contains 21 ORs, which includes an integrated MRI suite, dedicated trauma rooms and a specialized Burn OR (in the Burn Unit). The hospital also has a pre-admission Testing Center, 17-bay Surgical Prep Unit and 29-bay PACU.
The Cardiovascular Transplant operating rooms have nine ORs, including a state-of-the-art hybrid OR, Da Vinci Xi robot and nine pre-op/post-op bays. Also included in the other locations are eight GI (Endoscopy) suites, seven OR suites and 23 pre-op/post-op bays in 6K. The Surgery Center houses nine operating rooms and 27 pre-post bays. The 4K Operating Room has four ORs, including an IVF suite for embryo transfers and retrievals.
Job Summary
Under general supervision of Sterile Processing Supervisor and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards The Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 1 is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and Ancillary Departments. This includes working in conjunction with the customer to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. Surgical Sterile Processing Specialist 1 maintains consistency and continuous product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
- Graduate of Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing program or National certification CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
- Non- graduates of a Surgical Technologist/ Sterile Processing program must possess and maintain a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
- 1-2 years' experience in Sterile Processing Department strongly preferred.
- Approved certifications are through IAHCSMM or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSBPD).
- Proficiency with computers is required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.