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Emory Healthcare·Decatur, Georgia
Advanced Sterile Processing Tech · $23 - $27/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 39 posted support services roles in Decatur, Georgia rates. This role sits in the 52nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 5% above the Decatur, Georgia median for support services roles.
The technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments and trays for various complex medical procedures. They also monitor sterilization equipment and ensure the proper distribution of sterile supplies to the operating room.
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We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Work Location: Decatur, GA Shift:11am-7:30pm Description 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 such complex surgeries such as open heart, transplant, major orthopedic surgeries, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
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 retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization.
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.
A 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. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least two years of experience in a sterile processing environment. Additionally, registration as a Central Service Technician is required.
Market context
In Georgia, support-services roles often see steady demand because care settings need dependable overnight coverage and reliable transportation. These jobs can be competitive when employers look for prior caregiving experience, even if it is not required, and when shift flexibility matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your driver’s license, transportation, and overnight availability before applying.