Sterile Processing Technician — OR Instrument Specialist

Emory Healthcare, Inc.; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Mentorship programs

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Emory Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our Dunwoody, GA team. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, assembling instrument trays, and supporting operating room logistics.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma, 2 years of sterile processing experience, and Central Service Technician registration. Proficiency with computers and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.

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.
• 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, equipment, and needles.
• Assembles surgical instrument trays and delivers sterilized items to the operating room.
• Assembles special procedure trays for complex surgeries.
• Uses computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol.
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment (washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, cart washers).
• Restocks prep areas and inventories sterile instrument pans and trays.
• Collects needles and sharp containers for proper disposal; monitors equipment indicators.
• Assists in training staff in identifying surgical instruments and pans.
• Prioritizes assignments and adjusts workflow to meet needs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Computer skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician registration

Job description

Emory Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our Dunwoody, GA team. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, assembling instrument trays, and supporting operating room logistics.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma, 2 years of sterile processing experience, and Central Service Technician registration. Proficiency with computers and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.