Centurion Spine and Pain Centers
Sterile Processing, Surgical Technician
Waycross, Georgia•Full-time
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Surgical technician with sterile processing experience to join our surgical team. This dual role position plays a critical part in ensuring the highest level of patient safety and surgical efficiency. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting both sterile processing and direct surgical assistance functions.
Position Overview:
As a Sterile Processing & Surgical Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile environment required for surgical procedures, as well as ensuring the cleanliness, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role works under the direct supervision of physicians and clinical leaders, functioning collaboratively with team members across departments to support surgical operations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Sterile Processing Duties:
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- Perform daily biological and sterilization tests; maintain accurate documentation.
- Organize and distribute sterile instrument sets to appropriate clinical units.
- Assist in inventory control: stocking and ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
- Isolate contaminated instruments appropriately.
- Support clinical teams during endoscopy procedures as needed.
Surgical Technician Duties:
- Prepare the operating room and surgical instruments according to case requirements.
- Assist in patient positioning and prepping for procedures.
- Provide instruments and supplies during surgery based on surgeon’s needs.
- Maintain sterile technique and take corrective action if contamination occurs.
- Clean and reset surgical areas between procedures.
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments per policy.
- Transport and prepare instruments for reprocessing and sterilization.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and demonstrate knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Observe and uphold universal precautions and patient safety standards.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist in other areas when needed such as but not limited to, Pre-and Post Op turn over, transporting patients, prepping patient charts.
Qualifications:
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician – REQUIRED.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification – REQUIRED.
- 1–2 years of experience as a scrub tech and sterile processing in a surgical/ambulatory care setting.
- Solid understanding of surgical instruments, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
- Team player with a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 1 to 25 lbs regularly and perform frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
- Good visual and auditory acuity required to operate equipment and communicate with staff.
- Must demonstrate hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for handling surgical instruments.
- Ability to stand for long periods and respond quickly in emergency situations.
Benefits:
Eligible full-time employees may receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance.
- Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.