Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

About the role

The 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.
• 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 laporoscopy 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 test pack for steam sterilizer.
• Review and correctly fill in log sheet control and load card.
• Completes all Sterilization Load Sheet information for each type of load processed.
• Follow guideline for the proper cool down in and out of the sterilizer.
• Places 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.
• Uses proper technique when handing Biological Indicators (placing in or removing from incubator).
• Signed out equipment from the equipment room.
• Completes surgery requisitions.

Requirements

Must have National certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist Certification. Must maintain 12 continuing education points per year for continued Core Course completion status or certification. Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing is preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing.

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

Northeast Georgia Health System offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. It is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.