Sterile Processing Tech – Instrument Set Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare; Nicholson (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a sterile processing professional to maintain standards for instrument set assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and storage. You will collaborate with Perioperative Nursing staff to ensure timely provision of sterile instrument sets and equipment to support patient care.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and either a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program, or equivalent experience in Central Service.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program required.
• In lieu of certification prior experience as Central Service or Surgical Tech required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Skills

Sterilization

Set assembly

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program

Experience in lieu of certification

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a sterile processing professional to maintain standards for instrument set assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and storage. You will collaborate with Perioperative Nursing staff to ensure timely provision of sterile instrument sets and equipment to support patient care.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and either a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program, or equivalent experience in Central Service.