Sterile Processing Technician III - Full Time

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated Instrument Processing Technician to support the Operating Room schedule by cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. You will work as a vital member of the PeriOperative Services Team, ensuring sets are ready for procedures and that TDOC tracking is accurately maintained.

You will also precept new staff, manage daily priorities, and contribute to cost control and efficiency initiatives while upholding department

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Leader

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation per priority list and TDOC system.
• Supports OR schedule, tracks instrument usage, and ensures finished sets are ready for procedures.
• Mentors and precepts new staff, participates in cost control and efficiency improvements, and supports department goals.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Instrument processing

Precepting/Teaching

Cost control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years instrument processing experience

Tools

TDOC Instrument Tracking

O.R. Scheduling systems

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule: Shift 2

Summary:

• The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the PeriOperatvie Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice. He/she must ensure the finished surgical instrument set is assembled appropriately for the scheduled procedure and that all instruments and supplies are dispatched to the correct location. The incumbent is accountable for the facilitation of common goals within the department, independent daily assignment duties, and for project duties as assigned within the department. He/she will also serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal professional development as it relates to the department. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate and precept new staff members in the standards of practice and assist as needed in the prioritization and assignment adherence within the department, and may at times serve as a delegate of the department. In addition, he/she will be responsible for cost control and efficient supply use as well as the administration of the T-DOC instrument tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Operations Cleans, decontaminates, inspects ,assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments. Navigates automated instrument tracking system software. Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system Facilitates the identification of common goals within the department, ie prioritizing of work, quality and process of improvement, breech of policy, shared governance. Demonstrates cost control by efficient use of supplies Administrative responsibility for TDOC System
• Initiative Demonstrates knowledge of biological logins with no assistance Makes professional use of downtime Work on assigned projects Seeks knowledge independently Inventories, receives and stores instruments and supplies under the direction of the manager Works on assigned projects
• Teaching and Preceptorship Seeks supervision of performance when appropriate Acts as a resource Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness with respect for peers Assist with leveling process as it relates to IP advancement Exhibits an openness to change and promotes it in others Skilled in sterilize techniques, departmental policy , and procedures and competency to teach others. Acts as a preceptor for new employees Demonstrates the ability to create and follow a teaching format Gives at least 1 in-service to staff each year
• Professionalism Demonstrates the ability to articulate and document departmental policies and findings Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent Observes and verbalizes any breaks in techniques Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource Routinely attends in-service programs Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally Demonstrates being a team player, professional attitudes and behaviors Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate Accountabilities Accepts constructive criticism appropriately Knows when to seek help Demonstrates professional attitudes and behaviors Attends 3 regular conference/courses, completes 12 continuing education units each year Active member of a professional organization Maintains confidentiality of managerial decisions and discussions
• Communication and Collaboration Learns active communication skills Demonstrates active communication skills Learns to accept constructive criticism appropriately Provides relief for staff with concise and accurate reporting Recognizes risk taking and promotes it in others Proactively shares information and trends
• Leadership Demonstrates flexibility in assignment changes Learns to carry out daily assignments independently Actively assists and employs conflict resolution when necessary Accepts responsibility as a delegate of the department Conducts quality audits under the direction of a supervisor Encourages candid discussion and debate of important issues and problems

Credentials

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Leader

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization:Equivalent Experience:And 4+ years 4+ years of instrument processing experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.