Allied Technician - Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Details

Client Name
Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Job Type
Local

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Job ID
38319093

Weekly Pay
$1120.0


Shift Details

Shift
5X8 Evenings

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
02/01/2027

Duration
14 Week(s)


Job Description
Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Minimum Experience Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience. First-time applicants will not be accepted.

Patient Population

The role involves working within a busy Sterile Processing Department (SPD) serving the Main Operating Room with a diverse range of services, including:

• General Surgery
• Gynecology (minimal, usually only Robotic)
• Cardiovascular/Thoracic
• Open Hearts
• Laparoscopic
• Urology
• Orthopedics (Including Total Joint Replacement)
• Neurosurgery (Spine and Craniotomy)
• Organ Procurement

Certifications Required

• CBSPD preferred
• IAHCSMM/HSPA preferred

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

Important skills and knowledge include:

• Working with flexible cystoscopes
• Proficient with SPD sterilization equipment such as Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines
• Experience with SPD decontamination equipment including Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers, Steris Cart Washer, and Steris Washer/Disinfectors

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to serve as a preceptor for peers and new employees, providing guidance and support during their orientation and throughout their roles.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a bioburden error rate of 0.1% or less on a monthly basis.
• Achieve an average tray volume of 20 trays per day, assuming an average of 100 instruments per tray.

Unit Systems and Operations

The candidate will work within an SPD unit, utilizing the SPM System. The daily situation involves:

• 15 operating rooms with an average surgical volume of 25-40 procedures
• A daily tray volume of approximately 224 trays

Working Conditions

Scrub colors will be provided by the facility. The candidate should be flexible regarding schedule and duties, including:

• Maximum requested time off: 7 days
• Weekend work: Required every other weekend on a rotating basis
• Floating between sectors of the SPD may be necessary
• On-call requirements are rare
• Holidays: If scheduled during a major holiday period, the traveler is expected to work one or more of the holidays based on the number of holidays falling during the assignment.

Compliance and Orientation

Candidates must ensure full compliance to start on time. Orientation is bi-weekly, and the number of non-billable hours will depend on the length of the contract.

Clinical Screening

Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to determine clinical fit. Approval will be based on meeting the established guidelines.

Local Candidates

Local candidates will be accepted at the same rate as travelers.

Client Details

Address
1350 Walton Way

City
Augusta

State
GA

Zip Code
30901