Sterilization Technician

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

San Angelo, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a Sterilization Technician to be in San Angelo, TX.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under minimum supervision.
• Supports the training process as a subject matter expert and team member, as applicable.
• Displays team empowerment and motivates other team members in the ability and willingness to develop and initiate change.
• Demonstrates leadership to wage associates.
• Recognizes and recommends improvement initiatives or corrections to process, quality, and/or safety issues.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with clear and concise oral and written communication skills that are required to effectively communicate work requirements, passions, and ideas.
• Educated in all documents about the sterilization process as per assigned training in Compliance Wire. 
• Ensures the specified parameters are being met during the sterilization process.
• Recognize “abnormal” operating conditions involving the sterilization process and implement proper responses including notification of facilitator or process engineers.
• Operates and is knowledgeable of sterilization equipment and computer systems.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and the intent of the company credo.
• Comply with established safety procedures and policies, with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Support ISO 14000 recertification effort.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Operate equipment to meet objectives detailed in standard operating procedures and process specifications.
• Coordinate process operations and material movement from other departments and throughout the sterilization area.  Places emphasis on meeting customer demands.
• Actively communicates with the Microbiology department and or QA Sterilization regarding product integrity and product sterility.
• Accountable for review of run records ambient and dry storage requirements of absorbable sutures and devices.
• Maintenance of production work to include recording books, stamping run records, and books associated with the material or devices being sterilized.  Knowledgeable of JDE, LIMS, and SCADA.
• Support, understand, and adhere to continuous improvement principles and rules by identifying, evaluating, and resolving problems.  Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Complete training programs and certification as required.
• Cross-trains to support other functional areas.
• Support Plant Diversity Process
• Comply with all applicable quality management systems and environmental, safety, and occupational health policies. (For example: ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001).
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• For those who supervise or manage staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Completion of training as per Compliance Wire curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Good computer skills.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Materials Handling, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Packing Orders, Plant Operations, Process Oriented, Product Packaging Design, Professional Ethics, Quality Assurance (QA), Teamwork, Validation Testing