Sterile Processing Technician-1 Jobs

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Work Shift Evening
Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 2:30 PM
Shift End Time 11:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Performs a variety of duties in relationship to decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays/sets, equipment, and supplies with direct supervision. Performs routine cleaning such as wiping down tables. Participates in distribution of operating room supplies and trays/sets. Performs all tasks as assigned in a neat and organized manner. Maintains and prevents cross contamination by observing dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic control.
Experience
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program with 6 months of relevant clinical experience; or two years of experience in a relevant clinical environment
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of Surgical Technology program
Experience in a surgical services or sterile processing environment
Sterile processing certification
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
Sterile processing certification within one year of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates efficient skills in decontamination, inspection, and cleaning of surgical instruments, flexible scopes, and respiratory devices according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Uses sterile processing chemicals according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Dons and doffs appropriate personal protection equipment.
Assembles accurate/complete surgical trays.
Participates with and monitors process of building accurate and timely assembling of case carts for emergent/urgent and elective cases.
Assists with maintaining department sterilization records.
Participates in sterilizer test parameters monitoring, e.g., bowie dick test, biologicals, and other forms of sterilization testing and responds appropriately to sterilization that does not pass.
Supports operating room functions in sterile core.
Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
Complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations.
Follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
Attends 80% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Surgical Services