Sterile Processing Clerk, Pool - Atlanta Oupatient Surgery Center

UnitedHealth Group • Atlanta, GA

417d • $33,280 - $52,000

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Clerk at SCA Health is responsible for maintaining and preparing surgical instruments and equipment for patient procedures. This role ensures that all instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and stored properly, adhering to strict sterilization and disinfection protocols. The position supports the surgical team by ensuring that all necessary supplies are ready and available for surgeries, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from USD $16.00 to USD $25.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees