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Emory Healthcare·Brookhaven, Georgia
Sterile Processing Technician Trainee · $16 - $21/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 944 posted support services roles in Georgia rates. This role sits in the 39th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 5% below the Georgia median for support services roles.
The trainee is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and operating room case carts. They will also manage instrument tracking using the SPM system and maintain sterile storage areas.
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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 Description We're seeking a Sterile Processing Trainee for Emory University Hospital, responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety and care for all patients.
This individual will: Under the direction of a preceptor/trainer, responsible to learn the basics of decontamination, instrumentation, identification, sterilization concepts and preparation of Operating Room Case Carts.
Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases, add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, soft good supplies, etc.
Wrap and label stainless steel items.
Utilize the SPM Surgical Instrument Management tracking system to track instruments and case carts, provide information on instrument set assembly, etc.
Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
Operate and perform daily maintenance of washer-disinfectors, cart washer and cart elevators.
Process all surgical case carts through the cart washer after each use, process case carts as specified and return all carts to designated areas.
Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
High School or GED, preferred. Must commit to enroll in a Sterile Processing Technician Certification program. Upon Completion of Sterile Processing Trainee program must complete certification within 6 months. Computer skills preferred. Must have the ability to read, comprehend and follow simple verbal instructions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, including decimals and fractions. 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 should have a high school diploma or GED and must commit to enrolling in a Sterile Processing Technician Certification program. The role requires the ability to follow verbal instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
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.