Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Weekend Days

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to the Sterile Processing department. The technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment, following established infection control practices. This position also directs the work of others in the absence of management personnel and assists with staffing, planning, and management of operational functions. The technician will alter normal routines to adjust to irregular and emergent situations and will assist and instruct in the supervision of specialized technical skills, requirements, and work performance. They will work with the Supervisor in developing quality monitors, in-service programs, and orientation programs, and assist with maintaining listings and diagrams of instrument sets. Additionally, the technician will assist with interviewing and replacement of new or replacement employees and in the investigation of problem areas or complaints. This role performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician, including the proper operation of 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 satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Active CRCST certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or must meet state grandfathering guidelines.
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience
Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - 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.

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