Support Tech, Sterile Processing, Northside Hospital Gwinnett

• Assists in the ongoing development and administration of hospital and department Quality Improvement program.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
• Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.
• Maintains sterile technique and universal precautions.
• May assist in gathering supplies and preparation of equipment prior to surgery.
• May participate in the cleaning and disinfecting of surgical rooms following the procedures.
• Assists with moving and transporting patients.
• Transports equipment, supplies, blood and specimens.
• Stocks unit supplies.
• Enters charges, bed requests and patient logs into computer

• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

• One (1) year of experience in a surgical services or other hospital clinical department.
• Experience as a Support Technician.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

• Demonstrates professionalism
• Practices respectful and effective communication
• Anticipates and responds promptly to needs and requests of others
• Takes ownership and accountability for actions and behaviors in the workplace
• Demonstrates care and compassion for others
• Demonstrates commitment to co-workers

Northside Hospital