Evening Sterile Processing Tech — Weekend OR Support

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical trays and supplies under supervision. Tasks include routine cleaning and maintaining cross-contamination controls in a hospital setting.

Preferred candidates have a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology program background and up to 6 months of clinical experience; a CRCST/CBSPD certification must be attained within 18 months of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program is preferred.
• 6 months relevant clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates decontamination, inspection, cleaning of instruments and devices per manufacturer instructions.
• Performs decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization and distribution of trays/sets and supplies.
• Assists with maintaining department sterilization records and operating room support.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and ensures cross-contamination prevention.
• Participates in building accurate case carts for emergent, urgent and elective cases.
• Attends staff meetings and educational opportunities (75% attendance expected).

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology program

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical trays and supplies under supervision. Tasks include routine cleaning and maintaining cross-contamination controls in a hospital setting.

Preferred candidates have a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology program background and up to 6 months of clinical experience; a CRCST/CBSPD certification must be attained within 18 months of