SPD Technician

SGHS • Brunswick, GA

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About The Position

The SPD Technician provides indirect patient-related services by preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. The role maintains sterile processing areas and receives and distributes surgical supplies and equipment within Southeast Georgia Health System. The technician follows established protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and transporting supplies and equipment; prepares surgical case carts based on physician preference lists and perioperative team needs; responds to requests for commodities; safely operates sterile processing equipment; monitors and documents sterilizer indicators; and manages inventory, supply levels, package integrity, and expiration dates.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in sterile processing, supply chain, or materials management, or completion of a Surgical Technician program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, prepare, package or sterilize, store, and transport medical and surgical supplies and equipment according to established protocols.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician preference lists and the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Respond to phone and in-person requests by locating and delivering commodities to surgery or requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions and organizational policies and procedures when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment, and when safely operating sterile processing equipment.
• Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological indicator results for sterilizers in the sterile processing area.
• Conduct inventory and receive, monitor, and distribute medical and surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation between sterile processing and other facility areas.
• Monitor supply par levels, package and supply integrity, and expiration dates, and facilitate replacement as necessary.
• Maintain sterile processing areas.

Benefits

• Career-advancement potential.
• Work/life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a scenic area with outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and cultural and historic attractions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED