Overnight Sterile Processing Tech III

Emory Healthcare, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech III for on-site duties in Atlanta. The role handles cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments, including complex trays for open heart and transplant surgeries, while operating sterilization equipment and maintaining inventory.

The position requires two years in sterile processing and registration as a Central Service Technician. The role supports training staff, prioritizes workflow, and includes an 11pm–7:30am shift with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in sterile processing.
• Registered as a Central Service Technician.
• Some experience with computer software.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
• Determines the best method of cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments and needles.
• Assembles surgical instrument trays and delivers sterilized items to the operating room.
• Assembles special trays for complex surgeries (open heart, transplant, major orthopedic, neurosurgical, spine).
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment (washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, cart washers).
• Restocks prep areas and inventories sterilized pans and trays.
• Monitors sterilization equipment and records indicators.
• Assists in training staff on identifying instruments and pans.
• Prioritizes assignments and adjusts workflow to meet needs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Central Service Tech

Computer skills

Lift 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emory Healthcare is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech III for on-site duties in Atlanta. The role handles cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments, including complex trays for open heart and transplant surgeries, while operating sterilization equipment and maintaining inventory.

The position requires two years in sterile processing and registration as a Central Service Technician. The role supports training staff, prioritizes workflow, and includes an 11pm–7:30am shift with