Surgical Services/Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

MedCadre; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Department technician for a night shift in Augusta, GA. The role covers SPD operations in a busy OR service environment, with multiple specialties mentioned. Requires minimum 3 years of experience; first timers not accepted.

The candidate should be familiar with Steris systems, Stryker VP4, Belimed/ Steris equipment and be able to mentor new staff. Occasional weekend work, rare call, and bi-weekly orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 3 years; 1st Timers not accepted
• CBSPD and IAHCSMM/HSPA preferred
• Strict compliance required for timely start and bi-weekly orientation

Responsibilities

• Serve as a preceptor for peers and orienting employees
• Provide guidance for new staff and maintain SPD operations
• floated within SPD to cover multiple service areas
• Maintain bioburden and tray processing standards

Skills

Bioburden control

Preceptor capable

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Tools

Steris Steam Sterilizers

Stryker VP4

Belimed Ultrasonic Washers

Steris Ultrasonic Washers

Steris Cart Washer

Washer/Disinfectors

Job description

Shift: Night (5x8 Hours) 23:00 7:30

• Description: Minimum Experience: 3 years; 1st Timers not accepted (BOTH HARD STOPS) Patient Population: A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, GYN (minimal, usually only Robotic), Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Open Hearts, Laparoscopic, Urology, Ortho, Ortho/Totals, Neuro Spine and Crani, and Organ Procurement.
• Certifications Required: CBSPD and IAHCSMM/HSPA preferred
• General Skills and Work Setting Requirements: Flexible Cystoscopes, SPD Sterilization Equipment - Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines, SPD Decontam Equipment - Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers, Steris Cart Washer, Steris Washer/Disinfectors Ability to serve as a preceptor for potential peers on the central services team and new orienting employees. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new employees.
• Minimum expectations for all the SPD contractors is to have a bioburden error rate of ***% or less on a monthly basis and a tray average (100 instruments per tray) of 20 per day.
• Ratio / Census: 15 rooms with average surgical volume of 25-40; daily tray volume is approximately 224
• Unit Systems: SPM System Scrub Color: Provided by the facility RTO: MAX 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhere
• Floating: Yes within sectors of SPD
• Call Requirements: Rare
• Rare Holidays: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.
• Major Holidays are listed below: Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving/Black Friday Christmas Eve/Christmas Day New Years Eve/New Years Day
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• CLINICAL SCREEN - Candidate will be reviewed by clinical to determine clinical fit, if clinical pass and within Piedmont guidelines, candidate will be sent to the manager for final decision. Clinical screens will be sent on case-by-case basis. Locals Accepted - Same Rate
• Please Note: Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours is determined by contract length (ex 8hrs for 8 week assignment; 10hrs for 10 week assignment)