Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Prep & OR Support

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an entry-level Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, and clean surgical instruments, scopes, and respiratory devices in a day-shift role.

Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program with knowledge of sterile practices is expected; 6 months of relevant clinical experience is helpful. Certification within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program.
• 6 months relevant clinical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Within 18 months must attain CRCST/CBSPD certification.

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

Sterile processing

Surgical technology

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology program

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CBSPD certification within 18 months

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an entry-level Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, and clean surgical instruments, scopes, and respiratory devices in a day-shift role.

Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program with knowledge of sterile practices is expected; 6 months of relevant clinical experience is helpful. Certification within 18 months is required.