Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam, Assemble & Autoclave

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical and Sterile Processing Team in Gainesville, FL. The role focuses on decontamination, assembly, autoclaving, and dispatch of sterile instruments, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The technician will work under SPD leadership, ensuring accurate processing and documentation, maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients, and contributing to unit quality control activities in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: National certification in Sterile Processing.
• Six months in Sterile Processing or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Must understand instrument handling and sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment per safety guidelines.
• Assembles instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Operates washer/decontaminator and autoclaves.
• Inspects instruments for proper working order.
• Maintains accurate log sheets and load cards.
• Follows wrapping and labeling procedures for packages.

Skills

Precise hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Instruments knowledge

Safety compliance

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National certification in Sterile Processing

Tools

Sterile Processing Equipment

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical and Sterile Processing Team in Gainesville, FL. The role focuses on decontamination, assembly, autoclaving, and dispatch of sterile instruments, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The technician will work under SPD leadership, ensuring accurate processing and documentation, maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients, and contributing to unit quality control activities in a