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

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays and equipment under supervision. The role includes quality control, cross-contamination prevention, and advanced training within surgical specialties.

The position requires certification through HSPA or CBSPD and goals include serving as a department resource, delivering in-services, and acting as a preceptor for new staff.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes all job functions of a SPD Technician.
• Serves as a resource to other team members on the processing and assembly of trays for designated specialty(ies).
• Serves as back up for supervisor/team lead in their absence as requested.
• Provides a minimum of 2 staff in-services on the instruments and trays for assigned service.
• In-services should include surgical technician staff members.
• Serves as a preceptor for the department for new staff members.
• Assist with orientation and annual competency check offs.
• Serves as a resource to the OR team for the assigned service.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology program

Sterile processing technician program

Clinical experience in a sterile processing environment

Job description

Job Description

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. Participate in distribution of operating room supplies and trays/sets. Performs all tasks assigned in a neat and organized manner. Maintains and prevents cross contamination by observing dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic control. Completes advanced internal training in a surgical specialty and serves as a department resource for the assigned specialty(ies).

Experience

Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) 2 years of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience inclusive of relevant school curriculum

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from a surgical technology or sterile processing technician program or three years of experience in a clinical environment

Certification Summary

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certification(s) must stay current to maintain employment in this role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic computer skills Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Completes all job functions of a SPD Technician.
• Serves as a resource to other team members on the processing and assembly of trays for designated specialty(ies).
• Serves as back up for supervisor/team lead in their absence as requested.
• Provides a minimum of 2 staff in-services on the instruments and trays for assigned service.
• In-services should include surgical technician staff members.
• Serves as a preceptor for the department for new staff members.
• Assist with orientation and annual competency check offs.
• Serves as a resource to the OR team for the assigned service.

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.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Surgical Services

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.