Sterile Processing Technician — Advanced OR Support

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and development programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive soiled supplies, determine cleaning methods, assemble instrument trays, and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in sterile processing, Central Service Technician registration, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Emory offers comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in sterile processing environment.
• Registered as a Central Service Technician.
• Some experience with computer software.
• The 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 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 complex surgeries (open heart, transplant, major orthopedic surgeries, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, spine).
• 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 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

Sterile processing

Computer skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive soiled supplies, determine cleaning methods, assemble instrument trays, and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in sterile processing, Central Service Technician registration, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Emory offers comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and development opportunities.