Sterile Processing Tech — Independent, Detail‑Oriented

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to work under SPD leadership, handling decontamination, assembly, autoclaving and dispatch of sterile instruments. The role requires strict adherence to safety, quality control, and patient care support within a dynamic hospital sterile processing unit.

The position emphasizes precision hand–eye coordination, knowledge of instrument sets (including laparoscopy), and maintaining proper documentation and workflow to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National certification in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Six months of Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment following safety guidelines.
• Inspects and cleans washer drains.
• Loads and operates washer/decontaminator correctly.
• Assembles instruments and trays for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves and Sterrad as needed to maintain workflow.
• Tapes, labels, and documents packaging with correct identifiers.
• Keeps logs and load cards up to date.
• Ensures proper cool-down and handling of processed items.

Skills

Hand–eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Laparoscopy instrument knowledge

Implant tray knowledge

Sterilization process understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to work under SPD leadership, handling decontamination, assembly, autoclaving and dispatch of sterile instruments. The role requires strict adherence to safety, quality control, and patient care support within a dynamic hospital sterile processing unit.

The position emphasizes precision hand–eye coordination, knowledge of instrument sets (including laparoscopy), and maintaining proper documentation and workflow to support