Lead Sterile Processing Tech - Defiance Regional Hospital

ProMedica Defiance Hospital, Inc.; Noble Township (OH); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible benefits

Résumé du poste

ProMedica Defiance Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to lead the Central Sterile staff and oversee day-to-day infection control tasks.

You will perform instrument preparation, sterilization, and Steris system operations, ensure compliance with standards, and support staff with policies and training. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a central sterile technician.
• Certified Central Sterile Technician.
• CPR Certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and guidance to Central Sterile staff.
• Clean, inspect, assemble, wrap, and disinfect all reusable items.
• Operate Steris system and follow manufacturer and policy procedures.
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules; use PPE properly.
• Perform infection control duties and support data reporting to leadership.

Connaissances

Sterile processing

Infection control

Team leadership

Data reporting

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Location:Defiance Regional HospitalDepartment:Sterile ProcessingWeekly Hours:40Status:Full timeShift:Days (United States of America)Job Summary:Additional Job DescriptionAs a Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will provide leadership and expertise to the Central Sterile staff and maintaining responsibility for day-to-day tasks of Infection Control, Employee Health, and Quality Analysis.In this role, you will perform infectious disease surveillance, monitor sepsis, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards as you work with clinical and medical staff to address infection control issues.You will collect data, analyze and report infection prevention and employee health and maintain a database of critical department information – and while ensuring confidentiality and presenting meaningful reports to staff and leadership.ACCOUNTABILITIESProvide assistance and guidance to other department employees with sterilization processes.Assists in orientation of new staff regarding policies, procedures, methods, national standards, and management of sterilization processes.Cleans, inspects, assembles, wraps, and disinfects or sterilizes all reusable items. Identifies and counts all instruments accurately. Prepares all instruments to ensure they are cleaned, inspected, assembled, wrapped, and sterilized according to appropriate practice standards.Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturer’s operational procedures.Handles contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturer’s instructions.Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.Performs all related duties as requested or required. Other duties as assigned.The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.REQUIREMENTSEducation: High School DiplomaYears of Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a central sterile technician.Certification: Must be Certified as a Central Sterile Technician. CPR CertificationProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.Benefits:We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail] Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace