Advanced Sterile Processing Tech — Day-1 Benefits

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits that day

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Re

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, and领导

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a Central Service Technician to receive soiled instruments, determine the best cleaning methods, and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.

The role requires two years of sterile processing experience, a high school diploma, and Central Service Technician registration. Computer literacy and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are necessary. The organization offers day-one health benefits and ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in sterile processing environment.
• Registered as a Central Service Technician.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Some experience with computer software.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
• Determines the best method of cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing a variety of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles.
• Assembles surgical instrument trays and pans and delivers sterilized items to the operating room.
• Assembles special procedure trays for such complex surgeries such as open heart, transplant, major orthopedic surgeries, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
• Uses computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol.
• Properly operates cleaning and sterilization equipment such as washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners and cart washers.
• Restocks prep areas with supplies and takes inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays. May retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization.
• May collect needles and sharp containers from O.R. for proper disposal. Monitors all sterilization equipment by testing and recording indicators.
• Assists in training staff in the identification of surgical instruments and individual pans.
• Prioritizes assignments and adjusts work flow to meet the most important needs.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a Central Service Technician to receive soiled instruments, determine the best cleaning methods, and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.

The role requires two years of sterile processing experience, a high school diploma, and Central Service Technician registration. Computer literacy and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are necessary. The organization offers day-one health benefits and ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.