Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Outpatient) - St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Health System • Fort Wayne, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Certified Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead (Outpatient) - St. Francis Downtown Job Summary: The Lead, Sterile Processing Technician Certified will maintain a consistent high standard in the processing of instruments, patient care equipment and supplies and help assure that the department will meet or exceed the The Joint Commission (JCAHO) requirements in a cost effective manner. They will maximize utilization of available resources and departmental operations support on assigned shift. The Lead will process patient charges as determined by the facility. The Lead will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)
• 3 years experience (required)
• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Able to work under pressure
• Anatomy
• Anticipate Needs
• Aseptic Techniques
• Attention to details
• Communication
• Communication with multi-levels
• Computer skills
• Critical Thinking
• HIPAA
• Infection Control
• Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Preceptor
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Sterile processing workflow
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)
• 5 years experience (preferred)
• EPIC (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
• Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
• Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels.
• Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
• Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
• Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED