Certified Lead Technician 2nd shift

aah; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional for the High Point Medical Center SPD department. The role entails expertise across the sterile processing cycle and potential advancement to SPD Supervisor, with a 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm) and full-time status, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED with two years in Sterile Processing, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and a management-certification path encouraged within three years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.
• Certification as CSPDT or other sterile processing certification required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing Management encouraged within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
• Assumes role and responsibilities as Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.
• Assist Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.
• Assist with case carts management and communicate issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
• Use excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with SPD Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to SPD Supervisor.
• Assist the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.
• Assist SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
• Assist with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
• Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies to prevent spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.

Skills

Stand long periods

Lift up to 25 lbs

Excel

PeopleSoft

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT or equivalent certification

Sterile processing certification

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department: 37719 High Point Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required. Certification in Sterile Processing Management strongly encouraged within three years of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.


• 2. Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.


• 3. Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.


• 4. Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.


• 5. Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.


• 6. Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department.


• 7. Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.


• 8. Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.


• 9. Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.


• 10. Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s).

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stand for long periods


• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds


• Ability to work with computer programs such as Excel and others as needed


• Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may cause cuts or abrasions Must wear PPE.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.