Sterile Processing Support Tech
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Sterile Processing Support Tech is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Sterile Processing Support Tech:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Sterile Processing, the Support Technician Sterile Processing, is responsible for performing tasks that support the efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments.
Key Responsibilities include:
In decontamination, receives contaminated instruments and scans all trays/carts into SPM. Places all contaminated items in correct location, prepares for pre-cleaning process. Places empty instrument containers on cart washer racks, removing all labels and tags. Loads and operates cart/utensil washer, selecting correct cycles. Empties trash and soiled linen. Stocks area with needed cleaning brushes, detergents, and linen. Retrieves washer racks from conveyer and stores accordingly. In prep/pack, receives clean trays from washer line, sorts and categorizes accordingly. Empties cart/utensil washer, placing items in their size specific storage location. Stocks workstations and prep areas with necessary supplies. In sterile supply area, assists with transporting case carts to operating rooms, returns un-used surgical supplies to correct location. Operates carousel storage system. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Decontamination
- Assists with breakdown of surgical case carts.
- Loads instrument containers onto appropriate racks.
- Operates cart washer.
- Stocks supplies required for decontamination of surgical instruments.
- Empties soiled linen into correct receptacle. Case Cart/Sterile Supply
- Assists with return of unused sterile supplies.
- Transport case carts to surgical suite.
- Returns unused instrument sets to correct storage location. Prep/Pack Assembly
- Empties cart washer and instrument washer.
- Places instrument containers on designated racks
- Stocks workstations with supplies required for setting of instrument sets.
- Place sterilized instruments in correct sterilization location.

Required Minimum Education:

High school diploma Required or
Equivalent

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Prior experience in sanitation, environmental hygiene, or biohazardous material handling Required and
Previous experience in a healthcare support environment Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
Ability to follow instructions, both verbally and written required
Experience with various personal computer software preferred

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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