Sterile Processing Technician 2 - 11p-7:30a - Scottish Rite Sterile Processing Technician 2 - 11p-7:30a - Scottish Rite Work Schedule/Days: Night / Monday - Friday Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Scottish Rite Requisition #: 31001 JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of duties in relationship to decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays/sets, equipment, and supplies with direct supervision. Performs routine cleaning such as wiping down tables. Participates in distribution of operating room supplies and trays/sets. Performs all tasks as assigned in a neat and organized manner. Maintains and prevents cross contamination by observing dress codes, environmental policies, and traffic control. EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a surgical technology or sterile processing technician program or three years of experience in a clinical environment CERTIFICATION SUMMARY * Sterile processing certification EXPERIENCE* * Three years of experience in a clinical environment or surgical technology or sterile processing technician program graduate PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* * Experience in a surgical services environment KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES* * Basic computer skills * Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* 1. Demonstrates efficient skills in decontamination, inspection, and cleaning of surgical instruments, flexible scopes, and respiratory devices according to manufacturers instructions for use. 2. Uses sterile processing chemicals according to manufacturers instructions for use. 3. Dons and doffs appropriate personal protection equipment. 4. Demonstrates efficient skills in assembling accurate/complete surgical trays. 5. Participates with and monitors process of building accurate and timely assembling of case carts for emergent/urgent and elective cases. 6. Manages sterilization equipment appropriately. 7. Validates sterilizer test parameters monitoring, e.g., bowie dick test, biologicals, and other forms of sterilization testing and responds appropriately to sterilization that does not pass. 8. Assists with maintaining department sterilization records. 9. Serves as Sterile Processing department service line leader. 10. Supports operating room functions in sterile core. 11. Uses chemicals in appropriate fashion, taking into consideration intended use and function of chemicals, including knowledge of appropriate personal protection equipment. 12. Demonstrates expertise necessary to precept technicians in all aspects of sterilization process and Sterile Processing department activity. 13. Assists with overseeing all department activities in absence of leadership to ensure flow of the highest level of operations by identification of issues and timely problem-solving, including reporting to supervisor. 14. Assists with orientation of new personnel as defined by department. 15. Shares in responsibility of answering telephones in a courteous, helpful manner and transferring calls to appropriate individuals. 16. Participates in customer service excellence with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors. 17. Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors. 18. Follows all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations. 19. Follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures. 20. Attends 80% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities. 21. Assists with planning and providing approved education to Sterile Processing department. SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES* Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and greater than 40 lbs with assistance Bending/Stooping - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Climbing - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Hearing/Speaking - Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required. Lifting - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time) Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Sitting - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Standing - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time) Walking - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time) WORKING CONDITIONS* Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids About Us: Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Childrens is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 28 neighborhood locations and a total of 638 beds, Childrens is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Childrens offers access to more than 70 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top childrens hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Childrens has been ranked on Fortune magazines list of 100 Best Companies to Work For for thirteen consecutive years and named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. Address: 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 Function: Allied Health - Surgical Services Nearest Major Market: Atlanta Job Segment: Sterile Processing, Medical Technologist, Technician, Respiratory, Surgery, Healthcare, TechnologySterile Processing Technician 2 - 11p-7:30a - Scottish Rite