Sterile Processing Tech

USPI•Marietta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center. This role involves coordinating and implementing sterilization standards, ensuring the availability of instruments and supplies, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. The technician will also be responsible for documentation, facilitating operating room efficiency, and assisting with infection control surveillance.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
One to two years’ experience as an Central Sterile Processing Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Can work independently and uses time wisely.
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements AMI standards and any other resources (IFU’s, SDSs, policies) for the sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Demonstrates good body mechanics.
Speaks up to address practice issues.
Coordinates the availability of instruments/supplies for cases as needed.
Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
Maintains adequate supplies without waste that are needed for sterilization process.
Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
Facilitates turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
Attends in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.