Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Work Shift:

Assists in ensuring an effectively organized and operational unit through appropriate cleaning and decontamination, assembly and packaging, sterilization and delivery, and storage of equipment and instruments. Provides instruments in accordance with Houston Healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, standards of care and standards of performance. Under the general supervision of the Manager of the Sterile Processing Department the SPD Lead Tech will provide leadership and guidance to SPD technicians and serve as a preceptor for new hires. Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions of assigned areas. Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met, and service excellence provided in ass aspects of work. Acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. Responsible to practice in a professionally manner and enforcing the standards of quality assurance, infections control, DNV and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

A. Education & Training:
High School graduate or GED equivalent.

B. Experience:
Six (6) months experience or currently/previously enrolled in or completed an accredited scrub tech or sterile processing program.

C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
None.

D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments. Ability to organize, contain and transport items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities. Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments and wrapping and repacking sterilized instruments. Must be able to follow written instructions and perform multiple tasks. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc. Ability to maintain confidential information.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: