LEAD TECHNICIAN, STERILE PROCESSING

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills dev.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Processing Technician at the Main Campus, Sterile Processing Department. The role supports instrument handling, decontamination, and sterilization across OR and SPD areas, ensuring timely delivery of clean instruments for surgeries.

The ideal candidate has CSPT certification or completed Surgical Technology training, with strong teamwork and infection-control knowledge. Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training are available within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• HS/GED with 3+ years CSP experience or Surgical Technology program completion.
• CSPT certification or Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, process and sterilize instrumentation per policy.
• Assemble, maintain and ensure functionality of instruments and case carts.
• Prepare trays for procedures across departments and hospital areas.
• Provide leadership in SPD in absence of manager; uphold QA and infection control.

Skills

Central Sterile Processing

CSPT certification

Surgical Technology program

Role modeling leadership

Excellent communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program (certificate)

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: STERILE PROCESSING

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 1500-2330

POSITION SUMMARY

The Processing Technician will be responsible for assisting in meeting age-specific (neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) patient’s needs in the support role of instrument and equipment handling during the immediate and postoperative course (in the OR areas) and central sterilization of instrumentation & processed goods as needed throughout house wide areas of responsibility. Performs decontamination processing and sterilization procedures in accordance with Infection Control policy/procedures. Assembles, maintains and ensure functionality of surgical instruments prepares case carts for surgical procedures and prepares and assembles procedure carts and specialty trays for various department within the hospital. Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedure, objectives, Performance Improvement and patient Safety, and Infection Control. Works as a member of a unit based, multi-disciplinary patient care team. Accountability will be monitored through direct observation, financial goal achievement, performance improvement activities, and patient outcomes. Responsible for the decontamination and reprocessing of instrumentation; operation of sterilization and information systems critical to the efficient delivery of equipment, instrumentation and supplies to the Operating Rooms (Inpatient OR) and instruments (L&D OR), and supervision of SPD tech in absence of the Manager. Responsible for Procedure trays used in patient care areas/units, off‑site clinics and prompt care, emergency department, radiology and clinics and other areas of service. House wide responsibility for Crash Cart re‑supplies and Decontamination of instruments used house wide. Aids in the organizing, directing and controlling of the activities of the Sterile Processing Department in conjunction with the Sterile Processing Department Manager. Provides direction and consistent supervision of sterile processing technicians. Assists Sterile Processing Department Manager to orient, train employees as necessary. Responsible to practice in a professional manner the necessary leadership in representing, promulgating and enforcing the standards of quality assurance, infection control, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. Aids in the organizing, directing and controlling of the activities of the Sterile Processing Department in conjunction with the Sterile Processing Department Manager. Provides direction and consistent supervision of sterile processing technicians. Assists Sterile Processing Department Manager to orient, train employees as necessary. Responsible to practice in a professional manner the necessary leadership in representing, promulgating and enforcing the standards of quality assurance, infection control, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School Graduate or GED preferred plus 3 years of Central Sterile Processing (hands‑on) experience required or in related area or completion of Surgical Technology program with no previous experience.
• Central Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) certification or completion of Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of health care trends of the ages of patient served (e.g. infant, child, and adolescent, adult or geriatric), ability to apply new concepts, and strong ability to initiate change.
• Exceptional level of interpersonal skill needed in order to interact with health care team, lead through role modeling and demonstration.
• High level of mental/visual ability required in order to anticipate needs of staff and patient, assess situation/events and make adjustment as warranted, perform efficiently in emergency situations, etc.
• Substantial level of physical ability required 50% of time in order to lift instrument trays, carts, recurrent standing for long periods, walking, etc.
• Philosophy of health care is congruent with the stated and cultural mission of the organization.
• Knowledge of legal scope and responsibilities in the practice of sterile processing and the ability to practice and communicate these to others.
• Above average ability to communicate orally and in writing to all levels of personnel, management, physicians, and significant others.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works in a normal hospital setting with climate control of heating, air conditioning (cool to cold in surgical areas) and adequate lighting. Frequently exposed to infectious and communicable diseases; blood and body fluids; and other body secretions and excretions. Also exposed to sharps and chemicals. Frequently exposed to steam sterilizers, electrical equipment and wet floors, which require special safety precautions. May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime hours and call. Ability to handle heavy materials or patients. Physical demands greater than moderate may require knowledge in the use of appropriate equipment. Frequent bending, lifting up to 30 pounds, and pulling require use of proper body mechanics. Often it will be necessary for individual to stand for long periods and may spend most of the shift on feet. Requires close mental, visual, tactile, olfactory and auditory attention in all phases of patient care activities.

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