Sterile Processing Technician

ELM Management Services•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At ELM Management Services, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments and surgical equipment used in the ASC. The SPT works under the supervision of the ASC Charge Nurse and functions as a cohesive member of the surgical team.

Requirements

Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
Sterile Processing experience required
Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program required.
Will consider extensive experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center if applicant does not have certification
BLS/CPR certification required
Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening. Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license/credential verifications

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic or Neurology experience preferred
Prior Surgical Technologist preferred

Responsibilities

Collection and decontamination of instruments and disposal of biohazardous materials from procedure areas
Utilization of both hand washing and the use of an ultrasonic washer techniques will be required to complete the washing, soaking, rinsing, and drying of instruments
Assembling and packaging surgical trays and instruments per company guidelines
Inspection, repair, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment by following IFUs
Sterilization of trays and instruments per company guidelines by use of autoclave methods
Labeling and tracking instruments, trays, and equipment
Ensuring compliance with all company, OSHA, AAAHC, FDA, CDC, CMS, and The Joint Commission standards
Meticulous record keeping for all washing and sterilization cycles
Organization and maintenance of Sterilized supplies, trays, and instruments
Inventory management of surgical stock, decontamination, and sterile processing items
Maintains Infection Prevention standards by controlling temperature and humidity
Assist the surgical team in the preparation for and cleaning after procedures
Assist the surgical team with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.
Coordinating scheduled and preventative maintenance
Scrubbing into cases to anticipate the needs and providing instruments to providers during procedures
Coordination with surgical vendors and reps to acquire and return instruments, trays, and equipment