Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing Tech II

Maintain a safe environment for patient, co-workers, and self. Assumes responsibility for instrument room activities, assuring proper processing of tray as related to all types of surgery to include age related cases and trays (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Completes all additional responsibilities to include clinical ladder criteria. Knowledge of location, care, and operation of all emergency equipment. Always follows proper policies and procedures for Infection Control. Consistently inspects instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning and performance. Choose the proper decontamination method for all equipment. Always assembles trays according to pick list, utilizes the correct method of wrap, and appropriate sterilization. Monitors sterilization process ensuring all parameters of sterilization are met prior to storage. All sterilized equipment in its proper location. Monitors the integrity of wrapped instrumentation while in storage area. Meets and maintains all requirements. Responsible for two in-services or two articles related to sterile processing of instrumentation per quarter. Participates in learning programs offered by the department and departmental QI activities. Completes all assigned duties within appropriate time frame and is willing to assist others. Fosters good relationships between departments by communicating in a professional manner.

Experience/Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Experience in sterile processing preferred. Knowledge of instrumentation and its usage. Must be knowledgeable of decontamination, processing, and sterilization. Knowledgeable of different types of sterilization methods and being able to run proper testing and documentation.

Perks/Benefits: Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization. Medical / Dental. Retirement Plan. PTO and paid life insurance.

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer: We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Location: Archbold Medical Center · Sterile Processing Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 10:30am - 7pm