Certified Sterile Processing Technician - SPD Tech - Full Time - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

About the role

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the SPD Manager or SPD Shift Lead Tech. Must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team. Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and ethical standards. Completes tasks as assigned and uses the appropriate resources and references available for processing instrumentation and equipment. Uses attained knowledge of sterilization processes to work independently in an ever-changing technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates supplies and equipment in accordance to safety guidelines for self and to render goods safe for handing.
• Thorough inspection and cleaning of washer drains.
• Follows proper loading technique for washer.
• Careful to remove blood and bone from inside needles and instruments.
• Assembles instruments properly prior to sending through washer/decontaminator.
• Processes hand washed items properly.
• Uses Sonic Irrigator for laparoscopy instruments to ensure that the lumen are flushed properly.
• Transports trash and dirty linen.
• Restocks decontam area with supplies.
• Inspects instruments for proper working order as they are assembled into set.
• Assembles trays and sets accurately.
• Replaces plate & screws & implants & makes a note of what needs to be reordered.
• Properly tapes and labels all packages (item identified, initials, date).
• Placed proper chemical indicator strips in appropriate packages.
• Follows proper wrapping procedures using appropriate wrapping material and technique.
• Dries inside of containers routinely before putting set into the container.
• Matches up containers with the right labels.
• Folds and wraps all linen into appropriate packs for various departments.
• Aid with starting up Autoclaves and Sterrad when time permits in order to keep the workflow moving for sterile products.
• Placement of the Bowie-Dick-Test packs in the sterilizer.
• Placement of the biological s pack for steam sterilizer.
• Review and correctly fill in log sheet control and load card.
• Completes surgery requisitions.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: Licensure or other certifications - National certification in Sterile Processing - Responsible for maintaining 12 continuing education points per year for continued Core Course completion status or certification or Surgical Technologist Certification is required for position. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing. Other Healthcare experience is desired.

Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing. Other Healthcare experience is desired.

Skills

Precise Hand Eye Coordination Manual Dexterity Skills Has appropriate knowledge of instruments and their assembly (laparoscopy) Knows priority instruments and equipment and processes these accordingly Understands the principles of sterilization and the importance of the sterilization process by demonstrating the correct procedure to load and operate all sterilizers, to ensure product sterility

Benefits

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.