Night Shift Sterile Processing Technician

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Johns Creek, GA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for on-site instrument reprocessing. You will support decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and storage in line with health standards and facility goals.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to policies. A high school diploma is required; completion of a Sterile Processing program is preferred, with potential certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Previous Sterile Processing Department experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude.
• Ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn OR and SPD processes and protocols, instrument nomenclature, and care and handling instructions.
• Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high pressure Healthcare Service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with applicable standards.
• Supports daily operations of reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.
• Exhibits Lean work environment awareness and follows policies.
• Maintains professional communication with hospital staff and IMS leadership.
• Reports any broken instrumentation and adheres to dress and conduct policies.
• Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by IMS in the facility.

Skills

Sterile processing

Hospital environment

Basic computer skills

Education

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program

Experience in SPD

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Johns Creek, GA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for on-site instrument reprocessing. You will support decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and storage in line with health standards and facility goals.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to policies. A high school diploma is required; completion of a Sterile Processing program is preferred, with potential certification within 12 months.