Sterile Processing Tech Certified WMCG - PT

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. • Augusta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served, valuing contributions and ideas, and serving with compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. The Sterile Processing Tech Certified position is integral to this mission, involving the meticulous preparation of medical and surgical instrumentation for distribution throughout the AU Health enterprise, including off-site affiliations. This role requires operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, as well as inspecting, assembling, and wrapping a range of surgical instrument trays, from simple to complex, for sterilization. A key responsibility also includes the decontamination and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes. Furthermore, the tech is responsible for pulling and distributing case carts for various procedures and actively assists in establishing and executing quality control processes pertinent to sterile processing. All services must be delivered with a thorough understanding and application of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures. The individual is expected to collaborate effectively and professionally with other members of the Sterile Processing team and the Operating Room, upholding high ethical standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization
• No work experience required if candidate has HS diploma or GED
• If candidate does not have HS diploma or GED, 5 years of work experience in sterile processing can be used in lieu of education
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation, Decontamination, and Sterilization
• Certification(s) required: CSPDT through CBSPD or CRCST through HSPA upon hire
• Certified Instrumentation Specialist required within 2 years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training or degree: Sterile Processing Training
• 2 years or more of experience in sterile processing
• Certified Instrumentation Specialist preferred

Responsibilities

• Involved in the preparation of medical and surgical instrumentation for distribution to and from the AU Health enterprise to include off-site affiliations
• Operates decontamination and sterilization of equipment
• Inspects, assembles, and wraps for sterilization simple to complex surgical instrument trays
• Decontaminates high level disinfects for flexible endoscopes
• Responsible for pulling and distributing case carts for procedures
• Assists with the establishment and execution of quality control processes as it relates to sterile processing
• Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures
• Works cooperatively with other members of the Sterile Processing team as well as the Operating Room with a sense of professionalism and ethical standard

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees