Sterile Processing Technician Talent Pool

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

76d

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide comprehensive health benefits that start day 1, student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs, and more! We're seeking Sterile Processing Technicians to join our talent pool of professionals who are committed to excellence and patient safety. As a key member of our team, you will ensure the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with Emory Healthcare standards and national regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude required.
• Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM - or two years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
• Ability to work daily in a fast-paced healthcare services environment.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for surgical instrument reprocessing in line with TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN standards and facility policies.
• Handle decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage of reusable medical supplies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with hospital and company staff.
• Participate in orientation and on-the-job training of new staff when directed.
• Report broken instruments and low par levels of SPD consumables.
• Promote lean work environment concepts and follow dress code requirements.
• Support and adhere to both IMS and facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees