Sterile Processing Technician PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US

Requirements

No experience required
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Within 18 months must attain a Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and/or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program
6 months relevant clinical experience

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 75% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.