Sterile Processing Department Educator - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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8am - 4:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

Salary range - $20.86- $34.67 We're seeking a

Sterile Processing Technician for Emory EUOSH

responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will: + Under the limited supervision of the SPD leader, the Sterile Processing Educator will assist the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager or Director with the responsibility of processing and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies for the designated department/division. + The Sterile Processing Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, and registration and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. + Assist manager with the training and continuing education of employees and accepts responsibility for their growth and development. + Maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental staff. + Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. + Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD. Performs quarterly audits of employee records. Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities, customers, vendors and other parties for the purposes of training, education and quality. + Participates in orientation of new hospital personnel Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure the provision of and improvement upon safe and quality patient care. Minimum Qualifications: + High School Education Minimum 3 years Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist in Sterile Processing; + Minimum 1 year experience in Sterile Processing as lead trainer or educator. + Certification in Sterile Processing required. + Experience with computer software. Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and delegate assignments. + The ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30084_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EUOSH Sterile Processing_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_136457_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $22.56/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $30.22/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.