Division

Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown

Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Department

EHM Sterile Processing

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

161287

Job Category

Clinical & Nursing Support

Schedule

7a-3:30p

Standard Hours

40 Hours

Hourly Minimum

USD $25.33/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint

USD $30.11/Hr.

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• Manages the department budget related to surgical instruments.

• Ensures clear communication regarding budget adherence to meet entity requirements.

• Proposes budget modifications for inventory replacements and additional inventory needs.

• Collaborates with department leaders to design and implement plans for managing:

  • Instrument purchasing

  • Medical device purchasing

  • Product inventory

• Manages the instrument and device repair and maintenance program.

• Provides onsite support and communication to procedural area leaders to help achieve hospital cost savings.

• Ensures surgical tools are properly functioning for their intended clinical use.

• Collaborates with entity leadership to standardize instrument trays across the entity and system where applicable.

• Works with system and entity leaders to standardize:

  • Surgical count sheets

  • Physician preference cards

  • Tray configurations

  • Inventory lists

• Designs and implements process improvement plans related to these standardization efforts.

• Serves as a department resource for reviewing and improving instrument care and handling processes.

• Leads departmental efforts for maintenance and updates to the instrument tracking system when assigned.

• Supports regulatory readiness by ensuring the availability and maintenance of required sterilization assurance materials and supplies.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of sterilization policies and procedures.

• Participates in the evaluation of products, supplies, and equipment related to instrument trays for designated service lines.

• Coordinates site-specific semiannual tray reviews with service line leaders and physicians in the operating room.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique principles and infection control practices.

• Maintains and supports a sterile environment through appropriate procedures.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician certification required.

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 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, 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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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