Certified Sterile Processing Tech – Instrument Specialist

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. Under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead, you will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch instruments, supporting patient care and ensuring instrument sterility.

The role requires national certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of sterile processing experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months+ experience in sterile processing preferred.
• National certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment per safety guidelines.
• Assembles instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves and Sterrad units to ensure sterility.
• Inspects instruments for proper function and labeling.
• Maintains clean, organized decontam area and logs load data.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterrad

Washer/Decontaminator

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. Under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead, you will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch instruments, supporting patient care and ensuring instrument sterility.

The role requires national certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of sterile processing experience,