Certified Sterile Processing Tech – Patient-Focused Impact

Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. The role works under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead, performing decontamination, assembly, autoclaving and dispatch of sterile instruments with professional conduct and focus on patient safety.

The Technician will participate in unit quality control activities and support a safe laboratory and operating room environment.

Qualifications

• National certification in Sterile Processing is required for this position.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months experience in Sterile Processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment following safety guidelines.
• Assembles instruments prior to washing and decontaminating.
• Operates autoclaves and Sterrad sterilization equipment.
• Inspects instruments for proper working order and handles reprocessing.
• Replaces plates, screws, implants and notes reorder needs.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Hand Eye Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Instrument Assembly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National certification in Sterile Processing

Tools

Autoclaves

Sonic Irrigator

Sterrad

Washer/Decontaminator

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. The role works under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead, performing decontamination, assembly, autoclaving and dispatch of sterile instruments with professional conduct and focus on patient safety.

The Technician will participate in unit quality control activities and support a safe laboratory and operating room environment.