Sterile Processing Department Distribution Technician - Full Time

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Distribution Technician assists with daily operations to support the operating rooms and various other units as needed. Participates as a member of the health care team to facilitate accurate and prompt perioperative care. They function as a member of the Central Sterilization team to transport supplies, Instrument trays and equipment to the surgical service areas. The key function of this role is to service the Operating Room needs throughout the day for elective and urgent cases. They are responsible for stat cases.

Requirements

• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Inventory Management Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.
• Resource Management Plans, mobilizes and distributes resources to fulfill business objectives and plans.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Teamwork Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Operating Room Management Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED graduate or equivalent
• 1 year Housekeeping/cleaning experience
• Distribution and 1 year Handling Sterile Supply experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Transports and or delivers supplies and equipment as directed to facilitate implementation of patient care to outside departments.
• Assists in the coordination of processed items with other team members.
• Distributes sterile sets and disposables by scanning to appropriate areas using bar code system including STAT cases.
• Documents pertinent information and relays messages regarding supplies, equipment and distribution to the Central Supply and Operating Room supervisors and managers.
• Delivers predetermined medical/surgical supplies to fill shelves and cabinets in supply, medical, equipment and storage rooms to maintain adequate stock.
• Monitors shelf life and establishes lead time for inventory and non-inventory supplies to ensure product integrity.
• Inventories, distributes and stores, as scheduled, on distribution log, supplies necessary to maintain appropriate par levels as established by the SPD Operations Manager for purposes of providing supply availability to anticipated areas.
• Assists in storage of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Orders all inventory supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels for patient care.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Participates in the onboarding process of new team members as appropriate per campus.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

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