Sterile Processing Tech (full-time, days) 7a-3:30p - ReqCode CH-543618

WellStar Cobb Hospital is the 2nd largest hospital within the WellStar Health System. With over 382 licensed beds and 2,000 plus employees, Cobb Hospital is located in Austell, GA which is just 15 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta near Marietta. WellStar Cobb Hospital recently expanded its surgical services, emergency room, laboratory, and behavioral health facilities. We are conveniently located near the silver comet trail, shopping plazas, popular restaurants, as well as easy access to public transportation. Our campus is very diverse, rapidly growing and family oriented.

WellStar Cobb Hospital has been named 'Top 100' U.S. Hospitals for its Five Star Community value index. Cobb Hospital is a place where our employees are not only proud and passionate about what they do, but they are committed to providing Worldclass healthcare to our patients and the communities we serve.

Job Summary:
The Instrument Tech is responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation in accordance with hospital policy, AORN recommendations, and JCAHO requirements. The Instrument Technician assumes responsibility for professional growth and self-development. The Instrument Technician is able to perform core job functions as identified in the skills checklist with minimal supervision.

Required Minimum Education: The Instrument Technician is a high school graduate or equivalent. Basic computer skills are required. Heartsaver CPR is required. Graduate of an accredited sterile processing/central service curriculum desired. Professional certification in sterile processing/central supply desired.

Required Minimum Experience: Two years of central supply/sterile processing experience required or substitute one year if graduate from an accredited sterile processing/central service program.

Required Minimum Skills: Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments and medical supplies and equipment. Must be able to understand, speak, and write English well to communicate with the nursing, technical and medical staff.

We offer competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a fully funded Pension Plan, Retirement Savings Plan (403b) with company match, on-going training to include leadership development & advancement, tuition reimbursement, bonus incentive programs, free employee parking on campus, cutting edge technology, onsite fitness and child care facilities.
I believe every person and every job is important and I am accountable for achieving my goals.
I believe in compassion and understanding
I believe in innovations and creative thinking
I believe in the WellStar team and we are making a difference in people's lives
We believe in life well-lived.
Thank you for your interest Wellstar Cobb Hospital. We are an equal opportunity employer.