Sterile Processing Specialist – Training & Resource Leader

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

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.