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In the fast-paced world of the operating room, precision saves lives—and you’re the person making sure everything is exactly where it needs to be.
We’re looking for a Center Core Technician who thrives on organization, speed, and purpose. In this role, you won’t just move equipment—you’ll power surgical teams, keep critical procedures running smoothly, and play a vital role in patient care.
You will manage the central supply area (core) between operating room, ensuring surgeons and operating room staff have the necessary sterile instruments, equipment and supplies to support surgical efficiency and patient safety.
What you will do...
Completes and coordinates the delivery of case carts, instruments, supplies and equipment to the appropriate operating room, including identifying missing items from case carts and ensures they are made available prior to the start of the case.
Monitors and maintains proper levels of surgical instruments kept in the center core.
Assists with the loaning/borrowing of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
Coordinates the reprocessing of turnover items.
Reads doctor preference cards and locates appropriate supplies.
Tracks instruments in SPM.
Restocks supplies and instruments on specialty carts.
Transports requested instruments to ORs from elevator; Returns unused supplies and instruments from center core.
What is required?
High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
2+ years Sterile Processing experience.
Analytical ability to learn and differentiate different types of instruments, supplies and equipment.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with physicians, nursing staff and patients/families.
Ability to stand and maneuver equipment for extended periods of time.
Basic knowledge and skill of computer use.
Strong sense of personal accountability, service orientation, sensitivity and responsiveness to the requests from departments and the pace and intensity unique to surgical service platform.
Ability to critically think and problem solve, along with the ability prioritize and make decisions that directly impact patient care.
Has a high degree of situational awareness.
Ability to read doctor preference cards.
Two positions available to work (no weekends/no on call):
one position - 7am-3pm
one position - 9am-5pm
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
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