Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Days

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to the Sterile Processing department. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health. This role involves the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment, following established infection control practices. The Lead also directs the work of others in the absence of management, assists with staffing and operational management, and assumes responsibility for the department when management is unavailable. The role requires adapting to irregular and emergent situations, instructing others in specialized technical skills, and collaborating with the Supervisor on quality monitors, in-service programs, and orientation. Additionally, the Lead assists with maintaining instrument set lists and diagrams, participates in interviewing and replacing employees, and investigates problem areas or complaints. The position performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician, including operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and assembling instrument sets, and dispensing requested products. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee is accountable for job-specific obligations and organizational policies.

Requirements

CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Three years related work experience
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Communication
Infection Control
Mathematics
Mentoring Skills
Multitasking
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to department.
Assists in maintaining departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health.
Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.
Directs the work of others in the absence of management personnel.
Assists with staffing, planning and management of the operational functions in conjunction with the requirements of all areas.
Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of management personnel.
Alters normal routines in order to adjust to irregular and emergent situations.
Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills, requirements and work performance in the department.
Works with the Supervisor in developing quality monitors, in-service programs and orientation programs.
Assists with the maintaining listings and diagrams of surgical and floor grade instrument sets.
Assists with the interviewing and replacement of new or replacement employees.
Assists in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra- and interdepartmental operation.
Performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician including proper operation of decontamination, and sterilization equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and assembles instrument sets.
Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.
Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.