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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding thattogetherwe are even better.

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Shift:** Days

**Location:** 1500 SW 1stAve Ocala, Florida 34471

**The community** **you’ll** **be caring for:** AdventHealth Ocala

+ Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center

+ Affordable cost of living

+ Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

+ Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

+ Family friendly with many parks and recreations

+ Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota

+ Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years

+ AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited

+ Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role** **you’ll** **contribute:

The Central Service Technician is an entry level position with an opportunity for advancement to a Certified Central Service Technician, CCST. Under supervision of the CS Supervisor / Manager or Nurse Manager, the Central Service Technician will provide thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and / or sterilized instrument trays and equipment.Trays will be accurately assembled according to the established tray list. Works with customers to maintain adequate inventory of trays and to prioritize processing of trays as needed. Responsible for use of all decontamination and sterilization equipment, can troubleshoot minor issues. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value** **you’ll** **bring to the team:

+ Rotates assignments among various areas within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes.

+ Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment sent to Central Sterile based upon manufacturer’ instructions for use. Disassembles and inspects items fordamage or missing components.Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are adhered to at all times.

+ Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer monitoring system or paper instrument count sheet.

+ Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set. Aware of aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow the end user to open product in an aseptic manner and produces a compact, logically arranged package which is within the proper weight limits appropriate for assured sterilization.

Qualifications

The** **expertise** **and experiences** **you’ll** **need to succeed:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.