Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified - Full-time, Evening Shift

OhioHealth • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

Sterile Processing Technician - Non-Certified personnel perform duties related to cleaning and decontaminating general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes, as well as sterilization. They prepare and package instrumentation, perform quality-control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintain records, and prepare surgical cases. Other assigned duties may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, and providing customer service to operating rooms and external customers.

The role requires adherence to safety, infection-control, and industry standards while supporting safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. Technicians also help educate and train fellow associates. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics normally acquired through high school education.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Less than one year of experience in sterile processing, surgery, or a related field; this may be substituted for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Apply knowledge of steam and chemical sterilization processes and techniques, including documentation, storage, and transportation.
• Understand sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and correctly use and interpret biological monitoring systems.
• Enter, modify, and search for relevant information in the instrument tracking system.
• Prepare surgical cases by identifying and retrieving the appropriate instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Follow infection-control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
• Interact with vendors and surgical representatives to process loaner trays and receive CEUs.
• Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics, think critically, and respond quickly to patient-care needs.
• Help educate and train fellow associates.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

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