Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Night/Weekend Shift

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night-weekend coverage. You will select materials and packaging for instrument sets, ensure sterility indicators are present, and operate sterilization equipment following manufacturer instructions.

Responsibilities include recording charts, maintaining logs, and proper decontamination, assembly and tracking of surgical items. Requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and 1+ related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv required.
• Technical/Vocational training preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Experience with sterile processing preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and microbiology basics.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set.
• Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions.
• Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use.
• Monitors sterilizer printouts, maintains records, and documents all requirements in appropriate log books or computer systems.
• Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection and sterilization, selecting appropriate cleaning methods based on manufacturer instructions.
• Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components, ensuring safe operation of all equipment in the decontamination area.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items, recording information in the computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Utilizes the recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisors or managers of positive results.
• Communicates effective with all hospital departments and within the department, using the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Participates in training new employees, attending in-services and department meetings to maintain knowledge base.
• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management.

Skills

English communication

Medical terminology

Infection control

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training (preferred)

Job description

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night-weekend coverage. You will select materials and packaging for instrument sets, ensure sterility indicators are present, and operate sterilization equipment following manufacturer instructions.

Responsibilities include recording charts, maintaining logs, and proper decontamination, assembly and tracking of surgical items. Requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and 1+ related experience.