The Central Sterile Processing Technician is a vital member of the healthcare team, responsible for the sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment. The technician ensures that all instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and available for surgical procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of organization and cleanliness in the central supply area. The technician must also demonstrate a cooperative attitude and effective communication skills to support the surgical team and overall facility operations.
Essential FunctionsClean, wrap, and sterilize instruments effectively according to facility guidelines.Maintain central supply and sterile areas, clean and disinfected in an orderly and organized fashion.Ensure that all instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained to support daily operations.Stock and organize supplies on central supply shelving, maintaining adequate levels of prepared supplies.Assist with the daily preparation of the OR and central supply for the next day’s schedule.Be available to assist in all areas of OR/central supply as needed.Communicate effectively regarding all aspects of job responsibilities.Foster a positive and professional environment by interacting with patients, peers, and leadership in a responsible manner.Maintain confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by policy.Resolve conflicts appropriately by communicating with those involved.Accept constructive criticism and give suggestions in a professional manner.Request scheduled time off as needed and provide notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness according to established procedures.Other Related FunctionsParticipate in facility quality improvement activities, including safety, infection control, documentation, and adherence to sterilization guidelines.Report any breaches in sterilization or equipment failure to the manager in a timely manner to reduce incident risk.Demonstrate competency in performing job tasks and operating equipment appropriately.Attend and participate in all applicable training and development workshops scheduled by the facility.Understand and adhere to facility standards of conduct, HIPAA regulations, and safety protocols.Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager.Education/TrainingHigh School Diploma or GED required.Training of sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.Licensure/CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)ExperienceCentral Sterile Processing a minimum one (1) year is required.Two (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient facility, preferred.Building strong relationships with Physicians.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain accurate documentation related to sterile processing activities.Demonstrates a cooperative work attitude towards co-workers, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.Ability to set priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.The Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring patient readiness for surgery by obtaining medical histories, educating patients on pre-surgery procedures, documenting screening calls, and correlating clinical data with medical and nursing care. Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Additionally, the RN takes part in training new team members, maintains patient privacy, and provides pre- and post-operative support. They are accountable for achieving patient outcomes through the implementation of critical pathways and adherence to the facility’s philosophy, standards of practice, and governing regulations.
Essential FunctionsObtaining the patients’ medical and surgical history, including medication, allergies, and reactions.Able to interpret and follow the PAT guidelines as set by the ASC.Educate, review, and provide the instructions in preparation of surgery.Appropriately documents the details of the screening call.Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care.Ability to set priorities to facilitate the efficient flow of patients to the OR and PACU.Ability to provide clear and concise direction to others to promote efficiency in clinical areas.Effective communication skills with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.Assesses, plans, evaluates, and ensures the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge to achieve identified outcomes.Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations per physician and administrative policies.Participates in the orientation and training of new nursing staff.Demonstrates proper knowledge and competence in skills identified for the position.Promotes physical comfort, emotional support, and safety for patients and their families.Verifies surgical/procedure site with the patient, obtains consents, reconciles medications, and reviews discharge instructions.Accurately completes and audits nursing documentation for each patient.Initiates IV access and administers pre-operative medications per physician orders.Reviews and updates physician's pre-operative and post-operative orders and instructions.Practices and monitors aseptic techniques.Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.Positions the patient with attention to body alignment, airway maintenance, and circulation.Maintains, stocks, and replenishes supplies for both pre-operative and PACU departments. Notifies proper staff to order supplies as needed.Assists physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed.Performs pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to patients, obtains pre-anesthesia assessments, reviews pre-op instructions, and follows up after surgery.Operates, cleans, and cares for equipment according to procedure.Checks and documents that defibrillators and all emergency equipment are in working order each morning.Ensure that all necessary medications are available each morning and communicates with Leadership or Materials Manager if medications need to be ordered.Performs a correct narcotic count with another RN or licensed personnel at the beginning and end of the day.Other Related FunctionsWill help in Preoperative and Recovery when needed.Assists with Medical record management as needed.Maintains a neat and organized environment that promotes safety.Maintains attendance according to facility guidelines and policies.Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness per departmental procedures and requests time off according to the established procedure.Completes all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.Attends unit-based staff meetings and reviews minutes for any meetings missed.Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative, interacting with all patients, families, visitors, and employees in a mature, positive manner.Follows Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Notify Clinical Manager of any suspicion of a possible cross contamination.Complies with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.Education/TrainingRegistered Nurse for Three (3) plus years required.Pre & Post Operative of two (2) plus years is desirable.Pre-Admission Testing of two (2) plus years is required.Licensure/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) License in FloridaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required based on ASC patient minimum age.ExperienceTwo (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Room, Med Surg, and/or Intensive Care Unit required.Building strong relationships with Physicians.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Bilingual preferred.The Operating Room (OR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical process, from admission to discharge. The OR RN ensures the achievement of patient outcomes through the implementation of critical pathways in alignment with the facility’s philosophy, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient safety, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing support to the surgical team.
Essential FunctionsAbility to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care.Ability to set priorities and ensure the efficient flow of patients through the OR.Ability to provide clear and concise direction to others, promoting efficiency in clinical areas.Effective communication skills with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.Assess, plan, evaluate, and ensure the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge to achieve identified outcomes, delivering safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure.Demonstrate the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations according to physician and administrative policy.Assist in the operating room turnover.Participate in the orientation and training of nursing staff.Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and competence in the skills required for patient care duties.Promote physical comfort and provide emotional support and safety for patients and their families.Verify the surgical/procedure site with the patient, surgical schedule, patient consent, and history and physical.Ensure all OR staff complies with the “Time Out” process.Complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.Assemble cases according to schedule and physician preference cards.Assist the Clinical Manager in reviewing, updating, and creating preference cards.In the pre-operative area, introduce self to the patient, verify patient identity, assess patient needs, alleviate anxiety, clarify the operative site, and check the chart for necessary documentation.Practice and monitor aseptic techniques, ensuring the surgical time-out process is adhered to per facility policy.Position the patient relevant to the procedure, with awareness of body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and other devices according to physician preference and facility policies.Complete the operating room fire risk assessment for each case and document it I n the patient’s operative record.Be accountable for accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle, and instrument counts.Properly label and care for specimens according to facility guidelines.Maintain adequate room supplies, assist in stocking, replenishing, and preparing supplies, and notify appropriate staff to order supplies as needed.Assist physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed during surgical procedures.Assist the anesthesia department in stocking the anesthesia cart and machine. Notify appropriate staff to order anesthesia supplies as needed.Other Related FunctionsClean equipment and the operating room according to procedure.Maintain a neat, clean disinfected and organized environment that promotes safety.Maintain attendance according to facility guidelines and policy.Provide notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness according to departmental procedures, and request scheduled time off as required.Complete all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.Attend unit-based staff meetings and review minutes for any meetings missed.Assist the Clinical Manager with the operating room monthly surveillance.Maintain certification requirements and submit required certifications to facility management (i.e., conscious sedation, CNOR, etc.).Strive to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees.Comply with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager.Education/TrainingRegistered Nurse for Three (3) plus years required.OR Circulator of two (2) plus years is desirable.Licensure/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) License in FloridaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required based on ASC patient minimum age.ExperienceOne (1) plus year of experience in a Hospital Operating Room, required.Two (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient facility, preferred.Building strong relationships with Physicians.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Orange Avenue Center is hiring Pre-Op/PACU RNs. No weekends, call, holiday, or nights! This is a great opportunity to be part of a surgery center that specializes in Gastroenterology.
Position SummaryThe Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The RN is accountable for achieving patient outcomes through the implementation of critical pathways and adhering to the facility's philosophy, standards of practice, and governing regulations.
Essential FunctionsAbility to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care.Ability to set priorities to facilitate the efficient flow of patients to the OR and PACU.Ability to provide clear and concise direction to others to promote efficiency in clinical areas.Strong communication skills with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.Assesses, plans, evaluates, and ensures the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge to achieve identified outcomes.Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations per physician and administrative policies.Participates in the orientation and training of new nursing staff.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence in skills identified for the position.Promotes physical comfort, emotional support, and safety for patients and their families.Verifies surgical/procedure site with the patient, obtains consents, reconciles medications, and reviews discharge instructions.Accurately completes and audits nursing documentation for each patient.Initiates IV access and administers pre-operative medications per physician orders.Reviews and updates physician's pre-operative and post-operative orders and instructions.Practices and monitors aseptic techniques.Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.Positions the patient with attention to body alignment, airway maintenance, and circulation.Maintains, stocks, and replenishes supplies for both pre-operative and PACU departments. Notifies appropriate staff to order supplies as needed.Assists physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed.Performs pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to patients, obtains pre-anesthesia assessments, reviews pre-op instructions, and follows up after surgery.Operates, cleans, and cares for equipment according to procedure.Checks and documents that defibrillators and all emergency equipment are in working order each morning.Ensure that all necessary medications are available each morning and communicates with Leadership or Materials Manager if any medications need to be ordered.Performs a correct narcotic count with another RN or licensed personnel at the beginning and end of the day.Other Related FunctionsMaintains a neat and organized environment that promotes safety.Maintains attendance according to facility guidelines and policies.Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness per departmental procedures and requests time off according to the established procedure.Completes all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.Attends unit-based staff meetings and reviews minutes for any meetings missed.Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative, interacting with all patients, families, visitors, and employees in a mature, positive manner.Follows Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Notify Clinical Manager of any suspicion of a possible cross contamination.Complies with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.Education/TrainingRegistered Nurse for Three (3) plus years required.Pre & Post Operative of two (2) plus years is desirable.Licensure/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) License in FloridaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)ExperienceTwo (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient facility, preferred.Building strong relationships with Physicians.Strong written and verbal communication skills. Read LessThe Materials Manager is responsible for managing the inventory and procurement of supplies for the Ambulatory Surgery Center. Collaborates with the Leadership Team, Vendors, Physicians and Team Members to determine supply and material needs. As well as coordinate, train and supervise all processes related to Supply Chain and Inventory Control. All duties will follow the philosophy of the facility and standards of practice.
Essential FunctionsProcures all supplies for the center, including supplies, specialty items, and implants for surgical cases.Monitor and maintain any consignment inventory.Works with clinical Team to ensure accuracy of the Physician preference cards.Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, holding them accountable to the center's policies and procedures.Works to maintain cost management of all supplies.Responsible for the maintenance of Materials Management Software for the facility.Stock and replenishing of supplies throughout the facility.Manages appropriate par levels for all supplies.Rotate supplies and expiration dates to minimize waste.Assists with coordinating Vendor trays, equipment, and/or specialty items needed for specific cases.Maintain organization and neatness of work area.Comply with AHCA, AAAHC, JCAHO, OSHA, and all regulatory standards.Recognize the importance of teamwork.Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, and the Quality Meetings.Participates in all scheduled inventories and oversees monthly cycle counts and outdates.Ability to set priorities with time management and organizational skills.Report to supervisor needed repairs or maintenance of equipment or building.Complete variance reports as necessaryAssume other duties as assigned.Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with center policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.Maintains compliance with Surgery Center policies and procedures.Other Related FunctionsPerform clinical duties as needed if assigned based on an additional signed job description. Education/TrainingHigh School Diploma or GED required.Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.Minimum of 2+ years of purchasing in a healthcare setting or equivalent clinical experience.Licensure/CertificationBasic Life Support BLSExperienceExperience with Materials Management software required. Knowledge of supplies and equipment utilized in the Operating Room, Endoscopy Procedure Room, and Sterile Processing.Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems and processes, and proficiency in MS Office.