Sterile Processing Specialist: Precision Instrument Care

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. The role requires handling decontamination, instrument assembly, autoclaving and dispatch while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Under supervision of SPD Manager or Shift Lead, you will use sterilization knowledge to support patient care, work cooperatively with team members, and uphold a safe environment for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• National certification in Sterile Processing and maintaining 12 continuing education points per year
• Surgical Technologist Certification is required for position
• High School Diploma or GED at minimum educational level

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment following safety guidelines.
• Thorough inspection and cleaning of washer drains.
• Follows proper loading technique for washer.
• Assembles instruments properly prior to washer/decontaminator.
• Processes hand washed items properly.
• Operates Sonic Irrigator for laparoscopy instruments to ensure lumen are flushed.
• Inspects instruments for proper working order as they are assembled into sets.
• Assembles trays and sets accurately.
• Replaces components and notes reorder needs.
• Place chemical indicator strips in packages and properly wrap items.
• Completes Sterilization Load Sheet information for each load processed.
• Assists with startup of Autoclaves and Sterrad to maintain workflow.

Skills

Precise Hand Eye Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Instrument Assembly Knowledge

Laparoscopy Instrument Handling

Quality Control Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. The role requires handling decontamination, instrument assembly, autoclaving and dispatch while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Under supervision of SPD Manager or Shift Lead, you will use sterilization knowledge to support patient care, work cooperatively with team members, and uphold a safe environment for staff and patients.