Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. The tech will also take X-rays on patients.

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery will train for the position. We will also provide coursework for you to obtain X-ray safety certification.

The physical working environment may include, but is not limited to, any of the following hazards: high-pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc. Extensive people contact and interruptions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat, and sit. • The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 25 pounds, • Functional physical demands include manual dexterity and fine motor skills, and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell, and touch (i.e., tactile differentiation of temperature and moisture). • Have no physical limitations as to lifting trays of instruments (above the head), pushing, pulling carts from sterilizer, walking, and standing for duration of shift.

We are a top-notch oral surgery practice that is devoted to pursuing excellence and exceeding expectations. Our knowledge, experience, attention to detail, and commitment to staying at the forefront of our industry empower us to provide the best care possible for our patients.

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