Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Nights
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician Lead assists with the daily supervision and management of the department and helps maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, including the Joint Commission and Department of Health. The role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing supplies and equipment according to established infection-control practices. In the absence of management personnel, the lead directs the work of others and assumes responsibility for the department. The position assists with staffing, planning, and operational management; adapts routines to irregular and emergent situations; and supports supervision and instruction in specialized technical skills and work performance. In partnership with the Supervisor, the lead helps develop quality monitors, in-service programs, and orientation programs. Additional duties include maintaining listings and diagrams of instrument sets, assisting with employee interviews and replacements, and investigating operational concerns or complaints. The lead also performs Sterile Processing Technician duties, including operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and assembling instrument sets, and dispensing products requested by verbal, written, or telephone requisitions. Staff have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and may transport non-controlled medications as needed for clinic and unit needs. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and employees must comply with organizational policies and job-specific obligations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- CRCST certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
- At least three years of related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily supervision and management of department activities.
- Help maintain departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including the Joint Commission and Department of Health.
- Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment in accordance with established infection-control practices.
- Direct the work of others and assume responsibility for the department when management personnel are absent.
- Assist with staffing, planning, and management of operational functions in coordination with the needs of all areas.
- Adjust normal routines to address irregular and emergent situations.
- Assist with supervising and instructing staff in specialized technical skills, requirements, and work performance.
- Work with the Supervisor to develop quality monitors, in-service programs, and orientation programs.
- Help maintain listings and diagrams of surgical and floor-grade instrument sets.
- Assist with interviewing and replacing new or replacement employees.
- Assist in investigating problem areas or complaints concerning intra- and interdepartmental operations.
- Perform Sterile Processing Technician activities, including operating decontamination and sterilization equipment.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, and assemble instrument sets.
- Dispense products requested by verbal, written, or telephone requisitions.
- Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed to meet clinic and unit needs.
Benefits
- Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
- Paid time off plan with accrual described as generous.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn a financial incentive.
- Adoption and fertility assistance.
- Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; digital self-help tools; and other resources.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- $3,000 signing bonus, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
