Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Weekend Days

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

9d • 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 ensuring departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health. Key duties involve the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment, following established infection control practices. The position also involves directing the work of others in the absence of management personnel, assisting with staffing and operational functions, and assuming responsibility for the department during management's absence. The role requires altering normal routines to adjust to irregular and emergent situations, and assisting and instructing in the supervision of specialized technical skills and work performance. Collaboration with the Supervisor is expected for developing quality monitors, in-service programs, and orientation programs. Additionally, the technician will assist with maintaining instrument set listings and diagrams, and participate in the interviewing and replacement of new employees. They will also assist in investigating problem areas or complaints concerning departmental operations. The technician will perform all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician, including the proper operation of decontamination and sterilization equipment, and the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of instrument sets. Dispensing requested products via verbal, written, or telephone requisitions is also a responsibility. 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. 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

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