Sterile Processing Tech Cert

Doctors Hospital of Augusta · Augusta, GA · 1 wk ago

On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the Role

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. You will be a vital part of the team, helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when needed.

Responsibilities

Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use.
Manage sterilization equipment and keep accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention.
Prepare customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs.
Manage inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, collaborating with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly.
Respond quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and help solve urgent equipment needs.

Requirements

Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Hospital

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital providing a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Key services include:

24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care.
A nationally recognized Burn Center, one of the largest in the country, offering advanced wound care.
Advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks.
Maternity and women’s health services, including a Baby-Friendly designation, Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center.
Specialized surgical care, including orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries.
Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room open 24/7 with advanced imaging and lab services.

The hospital holds several important accreditations:

American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for its inpatient rehabilitation facility.
College of American Pathologists for its laboratory.
The Joint Commission for its Center for Stroke Care.
Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET for its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory.