Sterile Processing Specialist - Instrument Reprocessing Pro

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support on-site reprocessing of surgical instruments and sets in compliance with health standards. You will assist in decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage while adhering to Lean practices.

The role requires knowledge of instrumentation, certification or experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Flexibility for various shifts is often needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM, or two years of experience in lieu of certification.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site support for reprocessing of surgical instruments and sets to contracted facilities.
• Supports daily operations of reprocessing including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.
• Participates in staff training and promotes Lean practices.
• Communicates professionally with hospital staff and IMS leadership.
• Reports broken instrumentation and monitors par levels of SPD supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Instrumentation expertise

CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification

Healthcare environment experience

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support on-site reprocessing of surgical instruments and sets in compliance with health standards. You will assist in decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage while adhering to Lean practices.

The role requires knowledge of instrumentation, certification or experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Flexibility for various shifts is often needed.