OverviewHeart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory Nursing Support professional. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®- recognized hospitals: Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.We’re looking for passionate nursing support professionals who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care. As integral members of high-functioning, inter-professional teams, Emory Healthcare is on the frontline of care in our hospitals and operate with a full complement of specialties and the ability to care for medically complex patients.We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.Are YOU ready to join us?DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION:
Receives soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
Determines the best method of cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing a variety of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles.
Assembles surgical instrument trays and pans and delivers sterilized items to the operating room.
Assembles special procedure trays for such complex surgeries such as open heart, transplant, major orthopedic surgeries, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
Uses computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol. Properly operates cleaning and sterilization equipment such as washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners and cart washers.
Restocks prep areas with supplies and takes inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays. May retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization.
May collect needles and sharp containers from O.R. for proper disposal.
Monitors all sterilization equipment by testing and recording indicators. Assists in training staff in the identification of surgical instruments and individual pans.
Prioritizes assignments and adjusts work flow to meet the most important needs.
Performs related responsibilities as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Two years of experience in sterile processing environment.
Registered as a Central Service Technician.
Some experience with computer software.
The ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Additional DetailsTitle, Salary: min- max/hour, The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.$16.25-$30.02Connect With Us!Connect with us for general consideration!Division St. Joseph's HospitalCampus Location Atlanta, GA, 30342Campus Location US-GA-AtlantaDepartment SJH Sterile ProcessingJob Type Regular Full-TimeJob Number 129210Job Category Clinical & Nursing SupportSchedule 3p-11:30pStandard Hours 40 HoursEmory 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.