STERILE PROCESSING LEAD

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the SPD department. The role involves assembling instruments, ensuring proper cleanliness, and verifying equipment performance. Expect 40 hours per week with a night schedule 11:00 PM–7:30 AM and possible weekend/holiday rotations.

Join a hospital SPD team focused on patient safety and efficiency. Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2–3 years of SPD experience; strong communication and computer skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2-3 years SPD experience.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Experienced in operating sterilization and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles general and specialty instruments and sets; ensures correct items and proper assembly.
• Checks instrument performance and identifies repair needs.
• Acts as resource on instrument identification, use, location, and availability.
• Oversees inventory and ensures equipment is functioning; communicates malfunctions.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and adheres to safety procedures.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Computer skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Department & Schedule

Department: 37719 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 11PM-7:30AM. ROTATIONAL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS IF NEEDED.

Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35

Major Responsibilities

Assembles general and specialty instruments and sets 1)Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly and proper performance. 2)Assembles instrument set, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following established lists and placing the instruments to appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user. 3)Check instrument performance and identify repair needs. 4)Acts as resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability.

Leadership Behaviors

1. Assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation to work flow in absence of SPD supervisor.
2. Observes employee activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control.
3. Monitors the activities of employees and other personnel in SPD, on weekends and holidays having responsibility for an effective and efficient operation.
4. Notifies SPD Manager of any problems that occur during the shift.
5. Communicates ideas for revision of policy and/or procedure.
6. Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and filling out appropriate work orders.
7. Acts as liaison between SPD and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Assists in maintaining SPD inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining the appropriate paperwork.
9. Demonstrates positive role model and works independently to assure surgical patients needs are met.

Decontamination of General and Specialty instruments and sets

1. Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation of any surgical specialty is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination.
2. Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.
3. Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct.
4. Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift.
5. Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
6. Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge.
7. Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.

Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function

1. Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year.
2. Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan.
3. Assists SPD supervisor in revision of policy and/or procedures.
4. Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings to the Manager and Supervisor.
5. Assists in precepting, mentoring and/or training of new technicians.

Oversees Inventory of supplies and instruments

1. Manages flow of loaners and consignment.
2. Manages non-conforming trays and ensures return to service in a timely fashion.
3. Oversees all instruments, maintains par levels, order as necessary.
4. Coordinates service and repair communications with vendors.
5. Maintains adequate par levels of all case cart supplies; assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for the operating room.

Support and supervision of staff to assure efficient utilization of staff activities

1. Monitor all sterilizing, decontamination, cleaning, processing, storage and delivery of supplies activities.
2. Prepare work schedule to assure appropriate staff coverage
3. Coordinate daily assignments, make adjustments to accommodate work flow.
4. Prepares shift report to facilitate communication of work assignments using the Daily Management Board.
5. Checks the surgery schedule; communicates instrumentation priorities to the shift.
6. Tracks and analyzes associate productivity, sets productivity standards and provides feedback to associates and Manager/Supervisor on a regular basis.
7. Ensures daily processes for scanning, loaner, consignment and holds sales representative accountable to agreed upon delivery timeframes and reports issues to Manager and/or Supervisor.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma.
• 2-3 years SPD experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Experienced in operating sterilization and monitoring equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• ETO exposure.
• Exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Heavy lifting 30-40lbs.
• Hepatitis vaccination at hire.
• TB testing yearly.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Strength/dexterity to handle surgical instruments/equipment
• Ability to access all areas of the department
• Ability to physical respond to fire, trauma disaster and ETO codes.
• Ability to be on call for emergency situations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

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
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care