Sterile Processing Tech - Mid-shift
East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC · Statesboro, GA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Full-time mid shift (11:00 AM – 7:30 PM).
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with company matching
- Tuition assistance
- Competitive pay and full benefits package
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
About the Role
The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Responsibilities
- Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols
- Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures
- Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility
- Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections
- Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
- Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts
- Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room
Skills
- Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes
- Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail
- Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions
- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards