Sterile Processing Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician receives contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and determines how to clean, wrap, and sterilize medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles. The technician assembles surgical instrument trays and pans, including special procedure trays for complex surgeries, and delivers sterilized items to the operating room. The role uses a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocols, operates cleaning and sterilization equipment, restocks preparation areas, and takes inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays. The technician may retrieve contaminated items from patient care areas and collect needles and sharps containers from the operating room for disposal. The role also involves monitoring sterilization equipment, helping train staff to identify surgical instruments and pans, and prioritizing assignments to meet changing needs. The position is located in Dunwoody, Georgia, with a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. shift. Emory Healthcare describes a supportive environment with benefits, resources, mentorship, and leadership and development programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a sterile processing environment.
Registration as a Central Service Technician.
Some experience with computer software.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
Determine appropriate methods for cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles.
Assemble surgical instrument trays and pans and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.
Assemble special procedure trays for complex surgeries, including open-heart, transplant, major orthopedic, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
Use a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocols.
Operate washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, and cart washers.
Restock preparation areas and take inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays.
May retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization.
May collect needles and sharps containers from the operating room for proper disposal.
Monitor sterilization equipment by testing and recording indicators.
Assist in training staff to identify surgical instruments and individual pans.
Prioritize assignments and adjust workflow to meet the most important needs.
Perform related responsibilities as required.