Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift, Impact in OR

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical trays, sets, and equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include instrument cleaning, using processing chemicals, donning/doffing PPE, and assembling accurate case carts for various cases.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; preferred graduates of sterile processing programs with up to 6 months of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program.
• 6 months relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates efficient skills in decontamination, inspection, and cleaning of surgical instruments, flexible scopes, and respiratory devices according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Uses sterile processing chemicals according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Dons and doffs appropriate personal protection equipment.
• Assembles accurate/complete surgical trays.
• Participates with and monitors process of building accurate and timely assembling of case carts for emergent/urgent and elective cases.
• Assists with maintaining department sterilization records.
• Participates in sterilizer test parameters monitoring, e.g., bowie dick test, biologicals, and other forms of sterilization testing and responds appropriately to sterilization that does not pass.
• Supports operating room functions in sterile core.
• Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
• Complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations.
• Follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Attends 75% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical trays, sets, and equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include instrument cleaning, using processing chemicals, donning/doffing PPE, and assembling accurate case carts for various cases.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; preferred graduates of sterile processing programs with up to 6 months of clinical experience.