Certified Sterile Processing Tech — Patient Safety Impact

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support the Surgical and Sterile Processing teams. Under supervision, you will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave and dispatch sterile instruments, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, national certification in sterile processing (or Surgical Technologist certification), and at least six months of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• National certification in Sterile Processing required or Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes and instrument handling.
• Ability to load and operate sterilizers to ensure product sterility.
• Attention to safety and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment per safety guidelines.
• Assembles instruments and trays.
• Operates washer/decontaminator and autoclaves.
• Inspects instruments for proper working order.
• Places biological indicators and records results.
• Maintains logs and assists with sterility checks.

Skills

Precise hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Instrument knowledge (laparoscopy)

Understanding sterilization principles

Attention to safety

Reading and following procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National certification in Sterile Processing

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support the Surgical and Sterile Processing teams. Under supervision, you will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave and dispatch sterile instruments, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, national certification in sterile processing (or Surgical Technologist certification), and at least six months of experience.