Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech receives contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas; determines appropriate cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization methods; assembles instrument trays and pans; and delivers sterilized items to the operating room. The role also assembles special procedure trays for complex surgeries, uses a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocols, and operates cleaning and sterilization equipment. Additional duties include restocking supplies, taking inventory, retrieving contaminated items, monitoring sterilization equipment, assisting with staff training, and prioritizing work to meet department needs. The position is located in Dunwoody, Georgia, with a 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a sterile processing environment.
- Registration as a Central Service Technician.
- Some experience with computer software.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Receive soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
- Determine the best method for cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles.
- Assemble surgical instrument trays and pans and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.
- Assemble special procedure trays for complex surgeries, including open-heart, transplant, major orthopedic, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
- Use a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol.
- Operate washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, cart washers, and other cleaning and sterilization equipment.
- Restock preparation areas with supplies and take inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays.
- Retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization as needed.
- Collect needles and sharps containers from the operating room for proper disposal as needed.
- Monitor sterilization equipment by testing and recording indicators.
- Assist in training staff to identify surgical instruments and individual pans.
- Prioritize assignments and adjust workflow to meet the most important needs.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
- Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
