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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! 

We're seeking Sterile Processing Technicians to join our talent pool of professionals who are committed to excellence and patient safety. As a key member of our team, you will ensure the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with Emory Healthcare standards and national regulatory guidelines. This individual will:

• Provide on-site support for surgical instrument reprocessing in line with TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN standards and facility policies.

• Handle decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage of reusable medical supplies.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with hospital and company staff.

• Participate in orientation and on-the-job training of new staff when directed.

• Report broken instruments and low par levels of SPD consumables.

• Promote lean work environment concepts and follow dress code requirements.

• Support and adhere to both IMS and facility policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude required.
• Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM — or two years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
• Ability to work daily in a fast-paced healthcare services environment.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!
Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals — four Magnet® designated — the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

By applying to this position, you are expressing interest in joining the  Sterile Processing Technician Talent Pool at Emory Healthcare. This application is not for a specific opening, but rather to be considered for opportunities across our hospitals and care sites. If you meet the minimum qualifications, one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will reach out to learn more about your experience and discuss current positions that align with your background and career goals.

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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