Northeast Georgia Health System · 14 hours ago
Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNortheast Georgia Health System is dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for processing sterile instruments, including decontamination, assembly, autoclaving, and dispatch, while ensuring a safe environment for both team members and patients.
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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
Use 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)
Place proper chemical indicator strips in appropriate packages
Follow 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
Assist 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
Complete all Sterilization Load Sheet information for each type of load processed
Follow guideline for the proper cool down in and out of the sterilizer
Place 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
Use proper technique when handing Biological Indicators (placing in or removing from incubator)
Signs out equipment from the equipment room
Completes surgery requisitions
Qualification
Required
National certification in Sterile Processing- Responsible for maintaining 12 continuing education points per year for continued Core Course completion status or certification or Surgical Technologist Certification is required for position
High School Diploma or GED
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
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
Preferred
Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing
Other Healthcare experience is desired
Company
Northeast Georgia Health System
Northeast Georgia Health System prides itself on core values, which help us achieve our mission of improving the health of our community.
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