Lead Sterile Processing Technician (Full-Time/Day) Methodist

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Lead Central Processing Technician assumes the responsibilities of a sterile processing technician as well as assists in coordinating and facilitating the daily activities of production staff in Sterile Processing Department.

Responsible for quality control in the sterile processing department including diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems and the management of surgical instruments.

The Lead Central Processing Technician assists with coordination and oversight of work and work assignments for staff processing, distributing sterile materials, and / or Case Cart.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team and designated care partners.
• Provide workflow coordination, assist with staff supervision, orientation and training of new staff, problem identification and resolution, and instrument processing and sterilization review and monitoring for the department.
• Performs routine quality and safety checks within the department.
• Participates in department and hospital process improvement initiatives.
• In collaboration with their leadership, assists with various administrative functions which may include inventory orders, equipment maintenance and daily staffing assignments.
• Coordinates and participates in onboarding of new staff members
• Responsible for off shift and holiday call coverage based on campus requirements.
• Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, physician practice locations, and all other departments as applicable, according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU’s), prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
• Operates cleaning and sterilizing equipment such as automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers in a safe and efficient manner following manufacturers’ written instructions and department policy and procedure.
• Ensures verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.
• Reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.
• Uses Instrument Tracking System in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical trays and peel-pouched items to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
• Accurately labels each item with name and / or expiration date.
• Preparing procedural case carts per campus requirements.
• Routinely checks for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items; replaces / reports as necessary.
• May be asked to work OT when there is a staffing shortage and a sizable backlog of instruments to process.

Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.

Experience :

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in sterile processing.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University.

If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research.

home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Par Reference Code

104871