Sterile Processing Pro — Day Shift OR Prep

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the surgical services team. You will decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute trays and equipment under supervision, and help maintain an organized, clean work area.

You’ll contribute to cross-contamination prevention, complete advanced internal training in a surgical specialty, and serve as a department resource for designated services. An HS diploma and related program are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with surgical tech or sterile processing training.
• Certification preferred in sterile processing field.
• Two years of SPD or surgical technologist experience or related schooling.

Responsibilities

• Performs SPD functions: decontamination, prep/assembly, sterilization, distribution.
• Maintains cleanliness and prevents cross-contamination per policies.
• Acts as a department resource and preceptor for new staff.
• Provides in-services on instruments and trays for assigned service.
• Supports OR team and back-up for supervisor as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; surgical technology program

Sterile processing technician program

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the surgical services team. You will decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute trays and equipment under supervision, and help maintain an organized, clean work area.

You’ll contribute to cross-contamination prevention, complete advanced internal training in a surgical specialty, and serve as a department resource for designated services. An HS diploma and related program are required.