PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates AHS and Florida Hospital Tampas policies, rule and procedures by providing courteous service, assisting lost guest and problem solving to meet special needs or requests. Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur. Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers, in person or on the telephone. Prioritizes work through utilization of resource lists. Assists the Operating room staff in preparing the O. R. suite for surgery by assisting in instruments and equipment preparation. Participates and assists in the new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and or facility quality assurance programs when needed. Responds to problem calls from Surgery during and after regular business hours as needed. Transports sterilized instrumentation to the service technicians in the O. R. area as needed. Collects and transports appropriate instruments to the designated cleaning area as needed. Process and cleans all equipment according to manufacturers instructions for use including the use of protective equipment, and reports broken instrumentation to immediate supervisor or manager Places instrumentation in appropriate containers. Ensures all instruments are properly arranged in instrument trays and have no broken insulation or damaged operational parts. Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next day, call or weekend cases. Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills. Works with team leaders and service coordinators to keep set list current as needed. Follows chain of command within hospital regarding problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution. Completes documentation as required for services applicable. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Capable of lifting 35 lbs. independently. Prolonged standing and walking. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED: Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office applications and is capable of learning software programs and or hardware as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School graduate or equivalent. Three years of experience in processing and sterilization. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: A. A. or equivalent from two year college or technical school. Related experience may be considered in lieu of A. A. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Successful completion of an approved central service technician course or competency certification through the national organization (IAHCSMM or CBSPD) within 6 months of hire. OR Maintain status as a certified registered central service technician (CRCST). Completion of education requirements to maintain certification. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED: Current Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) Basic Life Support. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates AHS and Florida Hospital Tampas policies, rule and procedures by providing courteous service, assisting lost guest and problem solving to meet special needs or requests. Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur. Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers, in person or on the telephone. Prioritizes work through utilization of resource lists. Assists the Operating room staff in preparing the O. R. suite for surgery by assisting in instruments and equipment preparation. Participates and assists in the new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and or facility quality assurance programs when needed. Responds to problem calls from Surgery during and after regular business hours as needed. Transports sterilized instrumentation to the service technicians in the O. R. area as needed. Collects and transports appropriate instruments to the designated cleaning area as needed. Process and cleans all equipment according to manufacturers instructions for use including the use of protective equipment, and reports broken instrumentation to immediate supervisor or manager Places instrumentation in appropriate containers. Ensures all instruments are properly arranged in instrument trays and have no broken insulation or damaged operational parts. Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next day, call or weekend cases. Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills. Works with team leaders and service coordinators to keep set list current as needed. Follows chain of command within hospital regarding problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution. Completes documentation as required for services applicable. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Capable of lifting 35 lbs. independently. Prolonged standing and walking. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED: Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office applications and is capable of learning software programs and or hardware as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School graduate or equivalent. Three years of experience in processing and sterilization. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: A. A. or equivalent from two year college or technical school. Related experience may be considered in lieu of A. A. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Successful completion of an approved central service technician course or competency certification through the national organization (IAHCSMM or CBSPD) within 6 months of hire. OR Maintain status as a certified registered central service technician (CRCST). Completion of education requirements to maintain certification. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED: Current Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) Basic Life Support. Pay Range:$17.11 - $27.38