Sterilization Technician

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Sterilization Technician to join our team in San Angelo, TX.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/ .

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

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 Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.