Sterile Core Tech, Sterile Processing

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sterile Core Technician to coordinate the flow of surgical case supplies between the SPD and OR, ensuring efficient case flow and adherence to sterile processing standards.

The role includes supporting process improvement and quality initiatives, and providing training to reduce OR friction while maintaining instrument readiness and substitutions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of surgical case supplies between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the OR to facilitate case flow.
• Assist in projects, process improvement and quality initiatives.
• Promote customer service through training and resolution of OR frictions for the facility.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Sterile Core Technician coordinates the flow of surgical case supplies. Coordination and oversight of daily activities between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the OR to facilitate case flow. Responsible for assisting in projects, process improvement and quality initiatives. Promotes customer service/satisfaction through training, education and resolution of OR frictions for the facility. The Sterile Core Technician requires advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, their uses, location, and appropriate substitutions. Care and/or service provided is not in direct contact to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED

1. One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Core Technician.
2. Certified Central Service Technician with (2) years surgical processing experience

or Surgical Technologist with five (5) years of operating room experience.

1. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.