Cert Sterile Processing Tech Lead - Central Supply Full Time Night 11:0pm - 7:30am

Jupiter Medical Center•Ilchester, MD

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Lead Sterile Processing Technician will serve as the shift lead and manage shifts independently when the manager or assistant managers are not present. Will coordinate the daily functions for assigned areas. Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor. Responsible for practicing professionally and enforcing the standards of quality assurance, infection control, AAMI, and AORN standards and guidelines. Prioritizes and delegates staff work assignments, oversees staff schedules, plans and manages department priorities, and provides technical assistance to SPD and O.R. staff as needed. Monitors Censitrac for department and staff productivity. Monitors staff’s quality of work, provides constructive feedback and oversees staff training. Provides leadership with feedback on staff performance and assists with goal setting for the team. Assists and monitors scanning activities related to decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of reusable instrumentation. Identifies instrument needs and turnovers according to the O.R. schedule Provides in-service education to the SPD team as required Assists and participates in process improvement initiatives. Collaborates with the Perioperative leadership and nursing staff to provide necessary support services. Facilitates consistent and continuous workflow to keep pace with surgical schedule. Delegates a staff member to retrieve and stock supplies from the SPD stock locations. Operate and maintain competency with all Sterile processing equipment including washer decontaminator, steam sterilizer, ultrasonic, incubators, Sterrad and Steris Sterilizers, and heat sealer, according to the manufacturer’s manual. Decontaminate instruments and equipment per hospital policy, and wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area. Utilize Resource pick tickets are used to create accurate and complete case carts. Utilize instrument tracking software to process instruments and maintain inventory. Checks to ensure instruments are functioning correctly. Ensures sterilization and load logs are closed out. Participate in the inventory of instruments and supplies. Participates in the ongoing instrument maintenance program. Recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accept strengths and limitations in others. Exhibit adaptability, flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior. Exhibit calm responsiveness to emergency or stressful situations. Recognize situations that require notification of a supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Prior hospital experience in Sterile Processing is required.
Sterile Processing Course verification.
Sterile Processing Certification is required.
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift to 50lbs.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Team Member Competencies: Establishing Relationships, Peer Support, Inspiring and Motivating Others, Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence, Acting with Integrity, Being a Champion for Change and Innovation, Communicating Effectively, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

Serve as the shift lead and manage shifts independently when the manager or assistant managers are not present.
Coordinate the daily functions for assigned areas.
Ensure departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided.
Act as a subject matter expert and mentor.
Practice professionally and enforce the standards of quality assurance, infection control, AAMI, and AORN standards and guidelines.
Prioritize and delegate staff work assignments.
Oversee staff schedules.
Plan and manage department priorities.
Provide technical assistance to SPD and O.R. staff as needed.
Monitor Censitrac for department and staff productivity.
Monitor staff’s quality of work, provide constructive feedback and oversee staff training.
Provide leadership with feedback on staff performance and assist with goal setting for the team.
Assist and monitor scanning activities related to decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of reusable instrumentation.
Identify instrument needs and turnovers according to the O.R. schedule.
Provide in-service education to the SPD team as required.
Assist and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with the Perioperative leadership and nursing staff to provide necessary support services.
Facilitate consistent and continuous workflow to keep pace with surgical schedule.
Delegate a staff member to retrieve and stock supplies from the SPD stock locations.
Operate and maintain competency with all Sterile processing equipment including washer decontaminator, steam sterilizer, ultrasonic, incubators, Sterrad and Steris Sterilizers, and heat sealer, according to the manufacturer’s manual.
Decontaminate instruments and equipment per hospital policy, and wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area.
Utilize Resource pick tickets to create accurate and complete case carts.
Utilize instrument tracking software to process instruments and maintain inventory.
Check to ensure instruments are functioning correctly.
Ensure sterilization and load logs are closed out.
Participate in the inventory of instruments and supplies.
Participate in the ongoing instrument maintenance program.
Recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accept strengths and limitations in others.
Exhibit adaptability, flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior.
Exhibit calm responsiveness to emergency or stressful situations.
Recognize situations that require notification of a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.