Northside Hospital Inc.·Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Sterile Core Technician coordinates the flow of surgical case supplies and manages daily activities between the Sterile Processing Department and the Operating Room. They are also responsible for process improvement, quality initiatives, and resolving operational frictions to ensure customer satisfaction.
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The Sterile Core Technician coordinates the flow of surgical case supplies. Coordination and oversight of daily activities between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the OR to facilitate case flow. Responsible for assisting in projects, process improvement and quality initiatives. Promotes customer service/satisfaction through training, education and resolution of OR frictions for the facility. The Sterile Core Technician requires advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, their uses, location, and appropriate substitutions. Care and/or service provided is not in direct contact to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. PREFERRED: One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Core Technician. Certified Central Service Technician with (2) years surgical processing experience or Surgical Technologist with five (5) years of operating room experience. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units. Work Hours: 1p-930p
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferred qualifications include experience as a Sterile Core Technician, certification as a Central Service Technician, or extensive experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Market context
In Georgia, Sterile Core Tech roles in operating rooms are typically in demand because surgical teams rely on consistent instrument processing and case readiness. Competition often centers on prior sterile processing experience, Central Service Technician certification, or surgical technologist background, along with attention to detail and workflow reliability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any sterile processing, OR support, or certification experience.
