Sterile Processing Tech 2 Cert

WellStar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you will ensure the highest standards in equipment processing and sterilization. The role demands precision in cleaning instruments, managing supplies, and working effectively within healthcare teams, ensuring safety and efficiency in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 400 hours of sterile processing experience required.
• Knowledge of handling surgical instruments and medical supplies necessary.
• Fluent in English and possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, and decontaminates instruments and supplies.
• Operates cleaning equipment and inspects surgical instruments.
• Distributes sterile supplies and responds to urgent requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (preferred)

Central Service Tech or Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech certifications

Job description

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Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician provides a key service to WellStar to ensure equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards. The individual in this role must be skilled in following protocols with a high level of attention to detail. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties. He/she is responsible for handling, properly processing and storing crucial medical instruments. He/she is responsible for sterilizer equipment monitoring for adherence to performance specifications, including inspection and documentation. He/she prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments in Central Sterile Supply or Materials Management as directed.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Collects, receives, cleans, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines and TJC requirements.
• Prioritizes workload according to the needs of the operating room and hospital units.
• Collects dirty instruments and equipment from departments throughout the hospital.
• Receives dirty instruments and scans bar code and equipment from the operating room.
• Disassembles and inspects instruments and selects appropriate cleaning tools and detergents to manually decontaminate instruments and equipment.
• Operates washer-decontaminator, cart washer, and ultrasonic cleaner to mechanically decontaminate instruments and equipment.
• Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment and detects need for repair or replacement and inspects for cleanliness, assembles, wraps or containerizes instruments and equipment.
• Unloads Washer and scans bar codes on surgical trays.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure proper working order and for cleanliness.
• Scans bar code to select appropriate count sheet for tray and ensures each instrument is accounted for.
• Selects appropriate chemical indicator for inside and outside of package based on mode of sterilization.
• Selects appropriate wrapping method or container.
• Assesses problems with trays and contacts OR resource staff and supply coordinator as needed for resolution.
• Facilitates intra-operative problem solving related to sterile processing.
• Distributes supplies and equipment to hospital units in a timely fashion.
• Scans bar code and delivers sterile supplies, instruments and instrument trays to units throughout the hospital.
• Responds to phone calls from departments for urgent need for instruments, trays, or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Certifications include BLS (preferred) and Central Service Tech or Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech certifications upon hire.

Experience & Skills

Minimum 400 hours of sterile processing experience. Must understand handling requirements of surgical instruments and medical supplies. Fluent in English. Basic computer skills required.

Additional Information

Full-time, health care provider role within hospital and health care industries. No longer accepting applications or expired status not indicated.