Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to oversee the cleaning, sterilization, and documentation of surgical instruments. This role involves managing departmental operations, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sterile processing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient care. Join a dynamic team that values continuous learning and professional development, and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare environment. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available based on experience.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing and infection control is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the department during off-shifts and weekends.
• Coordinate the orientation of new personnel and staff schedules.
• Ensure compliance with decontamination and infection control policies.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Infection Control

Performance Improvement

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Sterile Processing

Tools

Decontamination Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

To perform those duties necessary for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures. Assumes responsibility and coordinates assignments for daily operation of the department. Coordinates the orientation of new personnel. Assume charge responsibilities in the absence of the department director.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on their years of experience!

**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education**

Responsibilities:

• Independently run the department on off-shifts and weekends or in the absence of the director.
• Conforms and adheres to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control and safety.
• Arranges in-service education programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.
• Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
• Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment.
• Acts as liaison between SPD and OR.
• Evaluates staff schedule and re-assigns staff according to departmental needs.
• Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to the Core Values by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Participates on committees and task forces.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers. Develops and improves skills through initiative, attendance and participation at educational programs.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
• Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts. Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care equipment.
• Participates in the orientation of new associates.
• Models team behaviors to frontline employees.
• Develops management skills through completion of Human Resource Journey to Management course and one additional management seminar.
• Assists manager with performance appraisals.
• Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
• Remains highly accessible and visible for proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving across the OR and Sterile Processing Department.
• Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers.
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department's services.
• Assumes responsibility for a surgical specialty ensuring that instrumentation is available and maintained in optimum working condition.
• Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.
• Collects, stores and arranges for permanent storage of required records.
• Displays awareness of cost containment in the organization of work by using economy in time, motion and material.
• Practices solid verbal and written communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in unit practices.