Sterile Processing Specialist

Skip to main content Sterile Processing Specialist Back to Search Apply Now Job Details Career area Position Type Location Leon Surgery Centers-LSC, Miami, FL 33156, United States Job ID 11837 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email Apply Leon Surgery Centers-LSC, Miami, Florida, 33156, United States Sterile Processing SpecialistLocation: Leon Surgery Centers at Dadeland, LLC – 9065 Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout UsLeon Surgery Centers at Dadeland, LLC is part of the Leon Medical Centers family, committed to delivering exceptional surgical care in a safe, patient-centered environment. We pride ourselves on excellence, compassion, and innovation in outpatient surgery.Position SummaryLeon Surgery Centers at Dadeland is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Sterile Processing Specialist to join our surgical team. This role is essential to supporting safe and efficient patient care by ensuring the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. The Sterile Processing Specialist plays a critical role in infection prevention and patient safety while supporting the Pre-Operative, Operating Room (OR), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) teams.ResponsibilitiesPerform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment. Operate and monitor sterilization equipment while maintaining quality control and compliance with infection prevention standards. Accurately document sterilization records, biological indicators, load logs, and quality assurance activities.Ensure proper storage, handling, and distribution of sterile supplies and instrument sets.Verify the completeness and accuracy of instrument trays and case carts for scheduled procedures.Communicate with surgical and nursing staff regarding instrument needs and support timely surgical starts.Respond to intraoperative requests and prioritize urgent instrument reprocessing needs.Retrieve, process, and ensure the timely turnaround of instruments following procedures.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while participating in quality improvement initiatives.Why Join Us?Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive surgical environment.Career growth and professional development opportunities.Join a team committed to quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or equivalent required. Previous sterile processing experience preferred; experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center strongly preferred. Knowledge of sterilization methods, instrumentation, and infection prevention standards.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  Apply Join our Talent Network We’re always looking for great people to provide the best possible care to our Leon Medical Center patients. With such a diverse range of jobs and professional challenges, LEON is a place where your passion and the desire to achieve really can transform lives. If you don’t see an active job posting in the area of your expertise, we warmly invite you to join our Talent Community. Join Now