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Northeast Georgia Health System · 5 months ago

Courier / Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time - 11:00 pm to 07:30 am

Oakwood, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Northeast Georgia Health System is committed to improving the health of communities. They are seeking a Certified SPD Courier who will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of surgical instrumentation between campuses, ensuring proper handling and adherence to regulations.

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Responsibilities

Collect surgical and medical instrumentation for various campuses according to a scheduled route, verifying the accuracy of the instrumentation and ensuring they are properly packaged for transport

Maintain accurate documentation throughout the delivery process, including tracking details if applicable, pick up time, and recipients signature to ensure proper chain of custody

Take cart(s) to designated areas. Remove sterile trays from carts and place trays on their designated shelf for onsite storage

Verify the quantity and condition of instruments before and after delivery, reporting any discrepancies to the appropriate personnel. Locate carts with soiled instrumentation trays from the designated pick-up area. Load dirty trays on the truck

Communicate effectively with campuses regarding pick-up and delivery schedules, addressing any concerns or questions promptly

Carefully handle delicate surgical instrumentation to prevent damage during transport, following specific guidelines for all instrumentation

Responsible for all pre-trip safety inspections, preventative truck maintenance services, and all other regulations per the Department of Transportation (DOT). Must adhere to Company DOT Program policies and procedures when applicable

Optimize delivery routes to ensure timely delivery, taking into account traffic conditions and potential delays. Regularly inspect the delivery vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order and meets safety standards

Provide and receives accurate feedback in a professional manner

Adherence to standard precautions regarding the transport of surgical instrumentation, including proper labeling, temperature control, and biohazard safety procedures. Courier will be responsible for cleaning the truck on a scheduled timeline

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CSPDT certificationCRCST certificationSterile Processing experienceSterilization principlesPrecise Hand Eye CoordinationManual Dexterity SkillsInstruments

Required

Valid Georgia Driver's License with no pattern of driving violations/accidents in either a personal or commercial vehicle

CSPDT or CRCST certification in Sterile Processing

High School Diploma or GED

Twelve (12) months experience in Sterile Processing

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

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