Sterile Proc Tech I

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies. Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. Awareness of concepts of the Lean work environment. Communicates in a professional manner to all hospital staff and company employees. Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to IMS leadership. Reports broken instrumentation. Adheres to IMS dress requirements and is neat and well-groomed at all times. Arrives at facility at scheduled time and is consistently ready for work assignments. Exhibits professional behavior in all personal, telephone and electronic communications. Represents IMS, self and profession positively in all public arenas. Supports and adheres to IMS policies and procedures. Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by IMS in the facility. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to learn the basics of OR and SPD processes and protocols, surgical instrument nomenclature, and care and handling instructions required.
Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high pressure Healthcare Service environment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
Previous Sterile Processing Department experience preferred.
Basic computer skills and aptitude.
Ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies.
Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
Awareness of concepts of the Lean work environment.
Communicates in a professional manner to all hospital staff and company employees.
Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to IMS leadership.
Reports broken instrumentation.
Adheres to IMS dress requirements and is neat and well-groomed at all times.
Arrives at facility at scheduled time and is consistently ready for work assignments.
Exhibits professional behavior in all personal, telephone and electronic communications.
Represents IMS, self and profession positively in all public arenas.
Supports and adheres to IMS policies and procedures.
Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by IMS in the facility.