Sterile Instrument Tech — Precision, Speed & Patient Safety

Piedmont Healthcare; Nicholson (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Central Service Technician to maintain standards for instrument set assembly, decontamination, sterilization and storage. You will work with Perioperative Nursing staff to ensure timely provision of sterile instrument sets and equipment.

Requirements include an HS diploma or GED, plus completion of a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program or equivalent experience. Certification paths may be pursued upon hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program is required.
• In lieu of certification, prior experience as Central Service or Surgical Tech is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous workflow, providing superior customer service.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program

Experience in lieu of certification

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Central Service Technician to maintain standards for instrument set assembly, decontamination, sterilization and storage. You will work with Perioperative Nursing staff to ensure timely provision of sterile instrument sets and equipment.

Requirements include an HS diploma or GED, plus completion of a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program or equivalent experience. Certification paths may be pursued upon hire.