Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining infection control standards as related to the decontamination and re-processing of equipment and instruments used in patient care throughout the organization. This role ensures that all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed in a timely manner throughout the hospital.

The ideal candidate must be able to work well with a team and independently with little supervision.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Specialty certification desired (IAHSMM), can be obtained on the job
• Experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer proficiency required
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical ladder career path program
• Shared governance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Onsite credit union
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Equal Opportunity: Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.