Sterile Core Technician: Orchestrate OR Case Flow

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Sterile Core Technician to coordinate the flow of surgical case supplies between the Sterile Processing Department and the OR, ensuring smooth case turnover and timely instrument availability.

You will support process improvement and quality initiatives, provide training to staff, and apply advanced knowledge of instruments, substitutions, and handling—without direct patient contact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Core Technician or two years surgical processing with CST certification.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the flow of surgical case supplies between SPD and the OR to facilitate case flow.
• Assists in projects, process improvement and quality initiatives.
• Promotes customer service/satisfaction through training, education and resolution of OR frictions for the facility.
• Requires advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, their uses, location, and substitutions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Sterile Core Technician to coordinate the flow of surgical case supplies between the Sterile Processing Department and the OR, ensuring smooth case turnover and timely instrument availability.

You will support process improvement and quality initiatives, provide training to staff, and apply advanced knowledge of instruments, substitutions, and handling—without direct patient contact.