Lead- Sterile Processing Tech

WVU Medicine • Burbank, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Collaborates with Surgical Services Manager for quality of care relative to specialty area. Collaborates with Clinical Educator to ensure active competent team members. Leads SPD team in providing prompt, accurate service, provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items. Assists Surgical Services Management Team by maintaining accurate records related to cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• One (1) experience as a Central Service or Sterile Processing Technician.
• Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guest.
• Able to function as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of work practice for Surgical Services.
• Assists Surgical Services Manager in ensuring integration of Surgical Service Department Policies and Procedures with National Standards of Practice, Joint Commission Standards and other applicable and other regulatory standards.
• Works with SSM to develop Surgical Service PM plan in order to identify issues/problems and to develop action plans to resolve problems, improve outcomes and exceed customer expectations.
• In conjunction with SSM and CE, trains staff to provide competent care through development, implementation and ongoing evaluations of competency based orientation, education and evaluation programs.
• Provides data in relation to environmental factors which inhibit or facilitate patient care.
• Provides SSM with data to plan and monitor service line budget, enabling service line to function within budgeting constraints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees