Sterile Processing Technician (full-time)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician performs duties related to decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays, sets, equipment, and supplies under direct supervision. The role includes routine cleaning, such as wiping down tables, and participation in distributing operating room supplies and trays. The technician completes assigned tasks neatly and in an organized manner and helps prevent cross-contamination by following dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic-control procedures. The position works day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. No prior experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Within 18 months, the employee must attain HSPA CRCST and/or CBSPD certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Within 18 months, attain HSPA Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and/or CBSPD certification.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program.
Six months of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, inspect, and clean surgical instruments, flexible scopes, and respiratory devices according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
Use sterile processing chemicals according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
Don and doff appropriate personal protective equipment.
Assemble accurate and complete surgical trays.
Participate in and monitor the accurate and timely assembly of case carts for emergent, urgent, and elective cases.
Assist with maintaining department sterilization records.
Participate in monitoring sterilizer test parameters, including Bowie-Dick tests, biological indicators, and other sterilization tests, and respond appropriately when sterilization tests fail.
Support operating room functions in the sterile core.
Perform routine cleaning, including wiping down tables, and distribute operating room supplies and trays or sets.
Maintain neat and organized work and help prevent cross-contamination by following dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic-control procedures.
Foster positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
Comply with applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations.
Follow hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings, communications, and job-related educational opportunities.