Sterile Processing Specialist (Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Performs duties related to decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays, sets, equipment, and supplies under direct supervision. Performs routine cleaning, including wiping down tables, and participates in distributing operating room supplies and trays or sets. Completes assigned tasks neatly and in an organized manner, and helps prevent cross-contamination by following dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic-control procedures. Completes advanced internal training in a surgical specialty and serves as a department resource for assigned specialties. The specialist completes all functions of a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician, supports team members and the operating room team for assigned specialties, and helps with staff training, orientation, and competency checks. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Two years of sterile processing or surgical technologist experience, inclusive of relevant school curriculum.
High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a surgical technology or sterile processing technician program, or three years of experience in a clinical environment.
Maintain required certification(s) as current to remain employed in the role.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays, sets, equipment, and supplies under direct supervision.
Perform routine cleaning, such as wiping down tables.
Participate in distributing operating room supplies and trays or sets.
Complete assigned tasks neatly and in an organized manner.
Follow dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic-control procedures to help prevent cross-contamination.
Complete advanced internal training in a surgical specialty and serve as a resource for assigned specialties.
Complete all job functions of an SPD Technician.
Serve as a resource to team members on processing and assembling trays for designated specialties.
Serve as backup for the supervisor or team lead in their absence, as requested.
Provide at least two staff in-services on instruments and trays for assigned services, including surgical technician staff.
Serve as a preceptor for new department staff.
Assist with orientation and annual competency checkoffs.
Serve as a resource to the operating room team for the assigned service.