Sterile Processing Coordinator: Lead Instrument Prep & Sterilization

United Surgical Partners International; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) & retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Lawrenceville Surgery Center is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator to join our on-site team. The role involves maintaining sterilization standards, inspecting instruments, labeling and dating sterilized items, and ensuring availability of instrumentation to prevent delays.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CRCST certification, and 1-2 years of instrument room experience. SPD certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CRCST certification required.
• 1-2 years experience as Instrument Room Technician or equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (SPD) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure.
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Inspects equipment / instruments for proper working condition.
• Maintains equipment / instrumentation according to manufacturers' recommendations.
• Accurately labels / dates sterilized equipment / instruments.
• Maintains availability of instruments and equipment to avoid delays.
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy.
• Operates decontamination equipment, autoclaves, Steris equipment.
• Performs required biological chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to policy and procedure.
• Performs checks for outdated items or package integrity.
• Keeps instrument racks in organized manner.
• Maintains adequate supplies for the sterile processing area.
• Coordinates and implements AMI standards for sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned efficiently and in cost-conscious manner, complying with policies and regulations.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument room operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRCST certification

Job description

Lawrenceville Surgery Center is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator to join our on-site team. The role involves maintaining sterilization standards, inspecting instruments, labeling and dating sterilized items, and ensuring availability of instrumentation to prevent delays.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CRCST certification, and 1-2 years of instrument room experience. SPD certification is mandatory.