How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Reporting to the Supervisor of Sterile Processing, the Support Technician Sterile Processing, is responsible for performing tasks that support the efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments.
Key Responsibilities include:
In decontamination, receives contaminated instruments and scans all trays/carts into SPM. Places all contaminated items in correct location, prepares for pre-cleaning process. Places empty instrument containers on cart washer racks, removing all labels and tags. Loads and operates cart/utensil washer, selecting correct cycles. Empties trash and soiled linen. Stocks area with needed cleaning brushes, detergents, and linen. Retrieves washer racks from conveyer and stores accordingly. In prep/pack, receives clean trays from washer line, sorts and categorizes accordingly. Empties cart/utensil washer, placing items in their size specific storage location. Stocks workstations and prep areas with necessary supplies. In sterile supply area, assists with transporting case carts to operating rooms, returns un-used surgical supplies to correct location. Operates carousel storage system. Performs other duties as assigned.
Decontamination
* Assists with breakdown of surgical case carts.
* Loads instrument containers onto appropriate racks.
* Operates cart washer.
* Stocks supplies required for decontamination of surgical instruments.
* Empties soiled linen into correct receptacle.
Prep/Pack Assembly
* Empties cart washer and instrument washer.
* Places instrument containers on designated racks
* Stocks workstations with supplies required for setting of instrument sets.
* Place sterilized instruments in correct sterilization location.
Case Cart/Sterile Supply
* Assists with return of unused sterile supplies.
* Transport case carts to surgical suite.
* Returns unused instrument sets to correct storage location.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Prior experience in sanitation, environmental hygiene, or biohazardous material handling Required and
Previous experience in a healthcare support environment Preferred
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
Ability to follow instructions, both verbally and written required
Experience with various personal computer software preferred
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
