Certified Sterile Processing Technician: Precision & Impact

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to process sterile instruments and equipment. The role works under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead and supports the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team, ensuring product sterility and safe patient care.

The technician will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch instruments, participate in unit quality control, and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Precise hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are required.
• Knowledge of instruments and their assembly (laparoscopy) is essential.
• Follows sterilization principles and correct procedures for all loads.
• Assists with loading, wrapping, labeling, and confirming instrument sets.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment per safety guidelines.
• Inspects and cleans washer drains and loads.
• Assembles instruments and trays accurately for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves and Sterrad equipment as time permits.
• Keeps records/log sheets updated for each load.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Instruments assembly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave operation

Sonic Irrigator

Washer/Decontaminator

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to process sterile instruments and equipment. The role works under the SPD Manager or Shift Lead and supports the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team, ensuring product sterility and safe patient care.

The technician will decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch instruments, participate in unit quality control, and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.