Lead Technician, Sterile Processing
Primary Location Atlanta, Georgia
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Glenlake Medical Offices
Job Number 1345152 Date posted 04/01/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
- Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
- Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
- Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Procedure Suites, Clinics and other end users.
- Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
- Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
- Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance, and ordering.
- Makes day-to-day work assignments for department staff; monitors the progress of activities and projects.
- Assesses workload on an on-going basis and makes special assignments during peak and slow periods.
- Triages issues daily and appropriately defuses or elevates to management based on severity of issue in accordance with patient safety policies.
- Performs highest level technical duties.
- Serves as a resource for other staff members answering questions and providing instruction as necessary.
- Orients and trains new staff members. Trains existing staff members in new or revised procedures.
- Performs special projects as assigned by supervisor.
- May have input into performance appraisals.
- May assist in developing and revising department procedures.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hospital setting experience preferred.
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.
- Associates degree preferred.
Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Glenlake Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Night
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 06:00 PM
Working Hours End: 02:30 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Glenlake Medical Offices - Sterile Processing - 2808
Pay Range: $22.72 - $28.51 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
