Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Evenings

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for evening shifts (2pm - 10:30pm) in a hospital setting. The role requires CRCST or CBSPD certification and three years of related experience, or the ability to obtain CIS within three months of hire.

Responsibilities include supervising staff in the absence of management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (HSPA or CBSPD) or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily supervision and management of department.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Perform decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment.
• Direct work of others in absence of management.
• Assist in staffing, planning and management of department operations.
• Supervise and train staff in specialized skills and processes.
• Develop quality monitors, in-service and orientation programs.
• Maintain instrument set listings and diagrams.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Certification as Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

Job Summary

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full Time; Evenings 2pm - 10:30pm; REQUIRES: CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), three years related work experience AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Job Summary

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full Time; Evenings 2pm - 10:30pm; REQUIRES: CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), three years related work experience AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Job Duties

Assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to department. Assists in maintaining departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health. Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Directs the work of others in the absence of management personnel.

• Assists with staffing, planning and management of the operational functions in conjunction with the requirements of all areas.
• Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of management personnel.
• Alters normal routines in order to adjust to irregular and emergent situations.
• Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills, requirements and work performance in the department.
• Works with the Supervisor in developing quality monitors, in-service programs and orientation programs.
• Assists with the maintaining listings and diagrams of surgical and floor grade instrument sets.
• Assists with the interviewing and replacement of new or replacement employees.
• Assists in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation.
• Performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician including proper operation of decontamination, and sterilization equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and assembles instrument sets.
• Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Caring for your health and well-being.

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.