Sterile Processing Lead: Safe, Efficient Instrument Care

United Surgical Partners International; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrenceville Surgery Center is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator full time in Georgia. The role focuses on maintaining sterile processing standards, operating autoclaves and decontamination equipment, and ensuring instrument readiness for procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CRCST or equivalent certification, and 1–2 years of instrument room experience with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year previous experience as Instrument Room Technician or equivalent
• Capacity to learn use of sterilizers
• Possess good communication skills

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.
• Correctly 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• Performs checks for outdated items or package integrity.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 the sterilization of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Lawrenceville Surgery Center is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator full time in Georgia. The role focuses on maintaining sterile processing standards, operating autoclaves and decontamination equipment, and ensuring instrument readiness for procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CRCST or equivalent certification, and 1–2 years of instrument room experience with strong communication skills.