Sterile Processing Tech 2 Cert PRN

Wellstar Health System; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the highest quality and safety standards for medical instruments. This role involves cleaning, sterilizing, and monitoring equipment while adhering to strict protocols. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment. Join a team that values excellence and contributes significantly to patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 400 hours of sterile processing experience required.
• Certifications in Central Service or Sterile Processing required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, and decontaminates instruments and equipment according to hospital policies.
• Prioritizes workload based on the needs of the operating room and hospital units.
• Monitors sterilizers and equipment, performing tests and documenting results.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an accredited sterile processing curriculum

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Facility: North Fulton Hospital

• Basic Life Support-Preferred or BLS - Instructor-Preferred
• Cert Reg Central Service Tech or Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech

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:

1. Collects, receives, cleans, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies, and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines, and TJC requirements.
2. Prioritizes workload according to the needs of the operating room and hospital units.
3. Collects dirty instruments and equipment from departments throughout the hospital.
4. Receives dirty instruments, scans bar code and equipment from the operating room.
5. Disassembles and inspects instruments and selects appropriate cleaning tools and detergents to manually decontaminate instruments and equipment.
6. Restocks surgical implantables as appropriate.
7. Operates washer-decontaminator, cart washer, and ultrasonic cleaner to mechanically decontaminate instruments and equipment.
8. Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment, detects need for repair or replacement, and inspects for cleanliness, then assembles, wraps, or containers instruments and equipment.
9. Unloads washer and scans bar codes on surgical trays.
10. Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure proper working order and cleanliness.
11. Scans bar code to select appropriate count sheet for tray and ensures each instrument is accounted for.
12. Selects appropriate chemical indicator for inside and outside of package based on mode of sterilization.
13. Selects appropriate wrapping method or container.
14. Assesses problems with trays and contacts OR resource staff and supply coordinator as needed for resolution.
15. Locates trays and facilitates turnover of surgical trays in the Operating Room.
16. Communicates with Operating Room staff and core techs to prioritize workload according to the OR schedule.
17. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
18. Selects mode of sterilization, scans barcode, loads/unloads sterilizer, and documents accordingly.
19. Operates steam, gas plasma, and peracetic acid sterilizers.
20. Stores sterilized items in predetermined locations for future use.
21. Distributes supplies and equipment to hospital units in a timely fashion, scanning barcodes and delivering to various units.
22. Responds to urgent calls for instruments, trays, or equipment.
23. Monitors sterilizers and equipment mechanically, biologically, and chemically, performing tests and documenting results.
24. Inspects sterilizer before use, notifies Biomedical department of malfunctions, performs biological and diagnostic tests, and documents results.
25. Follows departmental policies on infection control, handles information confidentially, and maintains a safe environment.
26. Participates in training, performance improvement activities, and intra-operative problem solving.
27. Performs other duties as assigned, serves as a resource, and maintains cleanliness and supplies.
28. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and infection control standards.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited sterile processing curriculum preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor (Preferred)
• Certifications in Central Service or Sterile Processing (Required upon hire)

Experience:

Minimum of 400 hours of sterile processing experience.

Skills:

Knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment; fluent in English; basic computer skills.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare