2,194 Sterile Processing jobs in the United States

locations Richmond, VA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R30112 The Sterile Proc Tech job performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes decontamination of surgical instruments and sterilization of instruments, supplies and equipment. Ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for assembly on case carts. This position observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations. This position maintains a clean and safe environment. This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech (CST or TS-C or CORST) certification preferred

**Must achieve CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification within 24 months of hire Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CRCST,CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification must be achieved within 24 months of hire Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or healthcare related position Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent See above Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course Independent action(s) required: Decontaminate and sterilize all instruments and equipment according to procedures. Maintain inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies. Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines. Assemble and prepare basic instrument sets and case carts. Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Depending on the area assigned, technicians are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations if applicable, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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***$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify***
**Penn State Health** - **Hampden Medical Center**
**Location:** US:PA: Enola
**Work Type:** Full Time
**FTE:** 1.00
**Shift:** Day
**Hours:** 7:00a-3:30p
**Recruiter Contact:** Amanda A. Frankhouser at (MAILTO:// )
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
This job is responsible for maintaining sterilization equipment and surgical instruments, issuing packing and sterilization of supplies, instrument trays and inventory service to surgery and patient care units.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Must have two (2) years of experience working in sterile processing
+ Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?**
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
**Position** Sterile Processing Tech II - Central Sterile Processing
**Location** US:PA:Enola | Surgical Services | Full Time
**Req ID** 83636

**Schedule**
Full Time, Evening Shift (80 hours biweekly)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
**General Summary**
Collaborates with supervisor and Operating Room service line RN Coordinators to provide resources and services for service specific instrumentation, supplies and equipment, coordinating and implementing surgical instrument processing according to the workflow of each specialty. Processes supplies and equipment, performs cleaning and sterilization duties and prepares instrument sets, supplies, loaner and consigned instruments in the Central Sterile Processing area. Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Performs a variety of lead technician functions such as, acting as a liaison between sterile processing staff members, supervisors and the operating room RN Specialty Coordinator(s), serving as the specialty resource, participating in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, trouble shooting daily operational issues impeding workflow of the specialty, orientation of specialty team members and other duties as assigned. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous workflow, providing superior customer service.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Assembles all specialty service instrumentation as priority, maintaining specialty instrument inventory of sets and instrumentation.
+ Maintains instruments for service-specific specialties; collaborates with the CSP Supervisor and the O.R Service Line RN Coordinators (e.g. Open Heart, Neuro, Ortho, Thoracic, Vascular, GYN, GU, ENT, Eye, Dental, General, etc.)
+ Communicates with materials management via the Central Sterile Processing management team for procurement of instrumentation specific to assigned service.
+ Coordinates with supervisor in order to maintain instrument sharpening/repair schedule for assigned service line instrumentation.
+ Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
+ Cleans, assembles, wraps, containerizes, sterilizes and stores supplies and instrument trays.
+ Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
+ Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.
+ Reviews the daily surgical schedule with CSP supervisor and obtains instruments, supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures.
+ Assembles case carts; places instrument sets and supplies appropriately for each procedure cart.
+ Operates and maintains washers/sterilizers, ultrasonic machine, steam and Sterrad sterilizers, heat sealers and additional equipment and machinery as needed. Performs/assigns daily cleaning of equipment and machines.
+ Maintains the Biological Monitoring System/Records of instrument processing and IUS Sterilizers used in the perioperative setting.
**Common Expectations:**
+ Assists supervisor in establishing assignments for service-specific team members, developing programs and determining instrument and equipment needs based on the surgical schedule.
+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
+ Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
+ Mentors and orients CSP technician staff to department standard operating procedures as assigned.
+ Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing outstanding service and utilizes resources to optimize cost efficiency and maintain the standards of care to our customer.
+ Attends meetings as required.
+ Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
+ Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
+ Assumes role as charge technician as assigned
+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Education:**
+ High School Diploma or GED Required
**Work Experience:**
+ 2 years Experience as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician. Required
**Licenses:**
+ Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required or
+ Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required and
+ Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred or
+ Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred and
+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
+ Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
+ Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
+ Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
+ Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.
**Benefits Offered:**
+ Comprehensive health benefits
+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Paid time off (PTO)
+ Short-term disability
+ Educational assistance
+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay
+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs
+ Caregiver support via Weallthy
+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for .
**Quality of Life**
Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond.
Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

**Schedule**
Full Time, Evening Shift (80 hours biweekly)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4:00pm - 12:30am
**General Summary**
Collaborates with supervisor and Operating Room service line RN Coordinators to provide resources and services for service specific instrumentation, supplies and equipment, coordinating and implementing surgical instrument processing according to the workflow of each specialty. Processes supplies and equipment, performs cleaning and sterilization duties and prepares instrument sets, supplies, loaner and consigned instruments in the Central Sterile Processing area. Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Performs a variety of lead technician functions such as, acting as a liaison between sterile processing staff members, supervisors and the operating room RN Specialty Coordinator(s), serving as the specialty resource, participating in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, trouble shooting daily operational issues impeding workflow of the specialty, orientation of specialty team members and other duties as assigned. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous workflow, providing superior customer service.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Assembles all specialty service instrumentation as priority, maintaining specialty instrument inventory of sets and instrumentation.
+ Maintains instruments for service-specific specialties; collaborates with the CSP Supervisor and the O.R Service Line RN Coordinators (e.g. Open Heart, Neuro, Ortho, Thoracic, Vascular, GYN, GU, ENT, Eye, Dental, General, etc.)
+ Communicates with materials management via the Central Sterile Processing management team for procurement of instrumentation specific to assigned service.
+ Coordinates with supervisor in order to maintain instrument sharpening/repair schedule for assigned service line instrumentation.
+ Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
+ Cleans, assembles, wraps, containerizes, sterilizes and stores supplies and instrument trays.
+ Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
+ Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.
+ Reviews the daily surgical schedule with CSP supervisor and obtains instruments, supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures.
+ Assembles case carts; places instrument sets and supplies appropriately for each procedure cart.
+ Operates and maintains washers/sterilizers, ultrasonic machine, steam and Sterrad sterilizers, heat sealers and additional equipment and machinery as needed. Performs/assigns daily cleaning of equipment and machines.
+ Maintains the Biological Monitoring System/Records of instrument processing and IUS Sterilizers used in the perioperative setting.
**Common Expectations:**
+ Assists supervisor in establishing assignments for service-specific team members, developing programs and determining instrument and equipment needs based on the surgical schedule.
+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
+ Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
+ Mentors and orients CSP technician staff to department standard operating procedures as assigned.
+ Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing outstanding service and utilizes resources to optimize cost efficiency and maintain the standards of care to our customer.
+ Attends meetings as required.
+ Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
+ Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
+ Assumes role as charge technician as assigned
+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Education:**
+ High School Diploma or GED Required
**Work Experience:**
+ 2 years Experience as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician. Required
**Licenses:**
+ Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required or
+ Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required and
+ Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred or
+ Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred and
+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
+ Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
+ Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
+ Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
+ Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.
**Benefits Offered:**
+ Comprehensive health benefits
+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Paid time off (PTO)
+ Short-term disability
+ Educational assistance
+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay
+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs
+ Caregiver support via Weallthy
+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for .
**Quality of Life**
Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond.
Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Join HealthTrust

At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced. It's defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth. Our partnering hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional for a 13-week assignment.

HealthTrust Offers:

• Competitive pay packages
• Guaranteed hours
• Weekly direct deposit options
• 401k with company match
• Earn up to $750 for referrals
• Free private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy

To get started you will need:

• An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication
• A degree from an accredited school
• Minimum 1-year acute care experience in a hospital setting
• Appropriate certifications for a specific position

HealthTrust Benefits:

• Opportunities for a lifetime: When you become a part of the HCA family, you will have exclusive access to more opportunities than any other healthcare system in the nation. At HWS, we help open the door to a lifetime of lasting career opportunities. From new graduate nursing apprenticeship programs to per diem nursing jobs, travel, local contracts, locum tenens physician openings, interim leadership and clinical instructor positions.
• A culture of care: Our clinicians have made HWS an industry leader for over 25 years. We are passionate about our mission that above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
• Career Development: As a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HWS is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide. We are uniquely positioned to offer you exclusive and direct access to HCA Healthcare's vast network of facilities. Let us open the door to nationwide opportunities that fit your lifestyle!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Overland Park Regional Medical Center KS - 10500 Quivira Road Overland Park, KS 66215

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Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust!

At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced. Its defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth.

Our partnering hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional for a 13-week assignment.

Healthtrust Offers:

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Guaranteed hours
• Weekly direct deposit options
• 401k with Company Match
• Earn up to $750 for referrals
• Free Private Furnished Housing or Tax-Free Subsidy

To get started you will need:

• An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication
• A degree from an accredited school
• Minimum 1-year acute care experience in a hospital setting
• Appropriate certifications for a specific position

HealthTrust Benefits:

Opportunities for a lifetime: When you become a part of the HCA family, you will have exclusive access to more opportunities than any other healthcare system in the nation. At HWS, we help open the door to a lifetime of lasting career opportunities. From new graduate nursing apprenticeship programs to per diem nursing jobs, travel, local contracts, locum tenens physician openings, interim leadership and clinical instructor positions.

A culture of care: Our clinicians have made HWS an industry leader for over 25 years. We are passionate about our mission that above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Career Development: As a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HWS is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide. We are uniquely positioned to offer you exclusive and direct access to HCA Healthcares vast network of facilities. Let us open the door to nationwide opportunities that fit your lifestyle!

Not for You? Refer a Friend and Earn Up to Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars by Visiting

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Overland Park Regional Medical Center KS - 10500 Quivira Road Overland Park, KS 66215 ID: Job Board: EV IND_2

**Overview**
**Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do!**
**Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.**
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 _,_ and leadership programs and more
**Description**
**3pm - 11:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours**
Salary range - $16.25-$0.02
We're seeking a **Sterile Processing Technician for Emory University Hospital** responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients.
This individual will:
+ 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.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Have two years of experience in sterile processing environment.
+ Registered as a Central Service Technician.
**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-4 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.
**Additional Details**
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 . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
**Connect With Us!**
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**Division** _Emory Univ Hospital_
**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_
**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
**Department** _EUH Sterile Processing_
**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Job Number** _ _
**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_
**Schedule** _3p-11:30p_
**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_
**Hourly Minimum** _USD $2 .40/Hr._
**Hourly Midpoint** _USD 26.63/Hr._
Emory 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.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
**Location:** US:PA: Hershey
**Work Type:** Full Time
FTE: 1.00
**Shift:** Day
**Hours:** Some evening/night shifts may be required for competency, education, and onboarding support.
**Recruiter Contact:** Christopher Donchak at (// )
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The sterile processing educator provides staff/professional development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. This occurs through developing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing (Department (SPD) and to aide in the professional development of staff. The Educator maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental staff. The Educator ensures the competency of all SPD staff and any other unit staff member performing cleaning, assembly, High Level Disinfectant (HLD) and/or sterilization and maintains education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Educator oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD . The Educator provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education, and training program for Sterile Processing Department as well as any other unit staff member performing cleaning, assembly, HLD and/or sterilization. The Educator performs regular quality audits and participates in SPD Regulatory, Safety, and Infection Control Unit Rounds to ensure processes and standards are being followed.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES** - The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
-Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
-Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for Infection Control, Regulatory, and Quality purposes.
-Maintains an open communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, SPD Leadership, and interdepartmental staff.
-Participates in orientation of new SPD trainees and other personnel.
-Develops educational plans and assists with performance improvement plans as needed.
-Conducts initial assessments and annual employee competencies.
-Assist staff with education of new equipment/instrumentation, products, procedures, and handling emergencies.
-Assist with Censitrac Instrumentation Tracking System to include: User information, security levels, sterilization documentation etc.
-Works collaboration with Service LineLeaders, Nurse Clinical Leaders, SPD Tech, Program Director of Quality and Safety and all Surgical Services staff.
-Conducts in-service training and documents for each employee.
-Develops and maintains a schedule for continuing education and training.
-Establish educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer-based programs, articles,videos, and other learning resources.
-Responsible for seeking/sharing current knowledge related to professional field, procedures, and regulations.
-Maintains all SPD competencies, certifications, and in-service attendance records.
-Participates in all departmental inspections, in-services, Regulatory, Safety, and Infection Control Rounds,and SPD huddles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
+ CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD)
+ Five (5) years as a Sterile Processing Technician.
+ One (1) year as a lead trainer, preceptor, or educator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
+ Two (2) years of Supervisor/Manager experience
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
+ _Be Well_ with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+ _Be Balanced_ with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+ _Be Secured_ with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+ _Be Rewarded_ with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+ _Be Supported_ by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
_This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._
**Union:** Non Bargained
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**Position** Sterile Processing Educator - Sterile Processing
**Location** US:PA: Hershey | Surgical Services | Full Time
**Req ID** 79570