Sterile Proc Technician/ Sterile Processing - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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7am - 3:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

Salary rate -$17/hr We're seeking a

Sterile Processing Technician for Emory University Hospital,

responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety and care for all patients. This individual will: + Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies. + Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. Awareness of concepts of the Lean work environment. + Communicates in a professional manner to all hospital staff and company employees. Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to IMS leadership. + Reports broken instrumentation. Adheres to IMS dress requirements and is neat and well-groomed at all times. + Arrives at facility at scheduled time and is consistently ready for work assignments. Exhibits professional behavior in all personal, telephone and electronic communications. + Represents IMS, self and profession positively in all public arenas. Supports and adheres to IMS policies and procedures.Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by IMS in the facility. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A high school diploma or equivalent required. + Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred. + Previous Sterile Processing Department experience preferred. + Basic computer skills and aptitude. Ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire strongly preferred. Ability to learn the basics of OR and SPD processes and protocols, surgical instrument nomenclature, and care and handling instructions required. + Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high pressure Healthcare Service environment.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EUH Sterile Processing_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_131640_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_7a-3:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $16.70/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $23.46/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.