Georgetown surgery center is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join the team and help lead a successful surgery center. 

Summary: This position works to maintain the cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of the instruments, equipment, and re-usable medical supplies according to nationally recognized standards, regulations, and center policies to ensure safe, quality patient care.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Determines appropriate mode of sterilization for all reusable items.
• Maintains accurate documentation of sterilization for all reusable items and other items as needed.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of all sterilization control measures.
• Maintains scopes & equipment in proper working condition
• Consistently demonstrates thorough appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all types of surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrates careful utilization of center resources in handling of instruments and equipment.
• Consistently assembles trays correctly according to unit criteria.
• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department.
• Participates in maintaining proper inventory supply levels.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards. Complies with regulatory requirements and standards of care
• Follows the center's exposure control plans, CDC's Standard Precautions, and use of personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, fellow employees, physicians, contractors and vendors to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Maintains and supports a culture of compliance, ethics, & integrity
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intradepartmental to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Participates in department's quality assurance/quality improvement program.
• Works within scope of practice and according to center policies
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures and performs in accordance with the Principles of Responsibilities, applicable regulatory requirements, external laws, and accreditation standards
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. GED or High School diploma

2. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

3. CPR certification required

 Preferred:

4. Certified Sterile Processing Technician, preferred unless required by the state