Sterile Processing Tech
On-siteDecatur, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Provide on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and sets to contracted facilities in compliance with Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards. Execute daily operations including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage of reusable medical supplies. Report broken instrumentation, communicate low par levels of SPD consumable supplies, and participate in new employee orientation and on-the-job training at the direction of the Manager. Maintain professional behavior and adhere to IMS policies, dress requirements, and facility goals while promoting continuous improvement of skills through open communication with co-workers.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills and aptitude
- Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM or two years of experience in lieu of certification
- Extensive knowledge of instrumentation
- Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays
- Ability to work daily in a fast-paced Healthcare Services environment
- Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality
- May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime hours
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must frequently push and/or pull up to 300 pounds on a cart or carriage
- Must frequently be exposed to bio-hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program
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