Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

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

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch sterile instruments. You will support the SPD team, ensuring instrument integrity and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include operating washers/decontaminators, inspecting packs, and maintaining sterilization logs. High attention to detail and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• National certification in Sterile Processing preferred or Surgical Technologist Certification required.
• 6 months experience in Sterile Processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment following safety guidelines.
• Assembles instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves and other sterilization equipment as directed.
• Inspects instruments for proper function and labeling.
• Maintains logs and follows proper wrapping and packaging procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and stocked for efficient workflow.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Instruments knowledge

Laparoscopy instruments

Sterilization principles

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National certification in Sterile Processing

Surgical Technologist Certification

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterrad

Washer/decontaminator

Sonic Irrigator

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, autoclave, and dispatch sterile instruments. You will support the SPD team, ensuring instrument integrity and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include operating washers/decontaminators, inspecting packs, and maintaining sterilization logs. High attention to detail and adherence to safety standards are essential.