Instrument Technician - Contract

Job Title: Instrument Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)

Duration: 13 Weeks
Location: 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115

Schedule: Evenings | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Monday–Friday | 5x8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours/Week

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Instrument Technician/Sterile Processing experience required.
• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) certification preferred.
• Experience reprocessing surgical instruments in accordance with industry standards and hospital policies.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods, decontamination procedures, infection prevention, and instrument tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical services environment.
• No local candidates within 50 miles of the facility.

Department

Sterile Processing Department (SPD)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Reprocess surgical instruments using approved cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-disinfectors.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, ensuring all instrument sets are complete and ready for surgical procedures.
• Assemble specialty instrument trays according to established count sheets and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring of sterilization processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.