The Sterile Processing Specialist is responsible for teaching/precepting the Sterile Processing Technicians and Surgical Technician Students the process of reprocessing surgical instruments through each area of the department. The position ensures the proper operation of all sterilizer units prior to daily us and is responsible for ensuring that the biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day are correct and documents results in the instrument tracking system. The position is responsible for inspecting all equipment for viable signs of malfunction and reports to the manager and/or Biomed. The Specialist processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Sterile Processing Department (SPD).  The position performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply level; performs efficacy testing on all equipment as needed; cleans shelves and work areas; and mops liquid spills from floors as necessary.  The position maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment; maintains count sheets and item inventory in instrument tracking system; and carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD. The Sterile Processing Specialist is also responsible for acquiring needed items from the Sterile Processing Department and delivers them to the Operating Room.  

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.