Full time
12 Hour Day ShiftSterile Processing Tech - WEO- Sterile Processing Department - St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA
What you will do:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for handling daily activities of sterilizing devices, tools, and equipment used in surgical procedures.
Responsible for providing safe and efficient indirect care of the perioperative patient. This is achieved through performing the decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and distribution of hospital instrumentation, as well as supplies and equipment for all Surgical Services.
What you will need:
Education Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
Experience: Two years experience in another Central Sterile Processing Area preferred. Certification will be required within 6 months of onboarding.
Special Qualifications Knowledgeable in basic aseptic techniques, knowledgeable of the Sterilization process of equipment and supplies and knowledgeable of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies. Reasonably self-motivated, has the ability to work independently.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Ministry/Facility Information:
St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations.
St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region's first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
