Sterile Processing Technician Intern

The Sterile Processing Technician Intern utilizes surgical instrumentation knowledge to provide the correct instrumentation for the operating room and other procedural areas. This position works to disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses and Certification

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Sterile Processing Department as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required as a Scrub Tech as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

• Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.

• Acquires needed items and delivers them to the operating room.

• Cleans and restocks the sterile core.

• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.

• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Sterile Processing Department as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required as a Scrub Tech as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

• Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.

• Acquires needed items and delivers them to the operating room.

• Cleans and restocks the sterile core.

• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.

• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.