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.

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.
• Carefully removes 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 in 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 test pack for steam sterilizer.
• Review and correctly fill in log sheet control and load card.
• Complete all Sterilization Load Sheet information for each type of load processed.
• Follow guideline for the proper cool down in and out of the sterilizer.
• Place wrapped items, stack containers properly and in the correct bin location to ensure that all processed items are available when requested.
• Keeps autoclaves running on a timely basis.
• Checks biological indicators and records.
• Use proper technique when handing Biological Indicators (placing in or removing from incubator).
• Signed out equipment from the equipment room.
• Completes surgery requisitions.

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.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing. Other Healthcare experience is desired.

Skills

• Precise Hand Eye Coordination
• Manual Dexterity Skills
• Knowledge of proper inspection of filter, seals and placement of container
• 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

Northeast Georgia Health System offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXXX.XX based on experience and qualifications. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 8 hour morning-afternoon shift.