Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in relationship to decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays/sets, equipment, and supplies with direct supervision.
• 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.

Requirements

• No experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of a Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Technology program, 6 months relevant clinical experience
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification: Summary 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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.