Sterile Processing Trainee

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• Under the direction of a preceptor/trainer responsible to learn the basics of decontamination instrumentation identification sterilization concepts and preparation of Operating Room Case Carts.
• Receive unload sort inspect wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
• Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments linen stainless steel items soft good supplies etc.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Utilize the SPM Surgical Instrument Management tracking system to track instruments and case carts provide information on instrument set assembly etc.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
• Operate and perform daily maintenance of washer-disinfectors cart washer and cart elevators.
• Process all surgical case carts through the cart washer after each use process case carts as specified and return all carts to designated areas.
• Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
• Issue reprocessed sterile items as needed.
• Retrieve used surgical case carts as needed.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
• Receive unload sort inspect wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED required.
• Must commit to enroll in a Sterile Processing Technician Certification program.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Must have the ability to read comprehend and follow simple verbal instructions.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide including decimals and fractions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds push and/or pull up to 300 pounds on a cart or carriage.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently exposed to biohazardous material fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

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 Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.