Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da vaga

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assist in daily supervision and management of the department, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards. The role involves decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments, and directing work in the absence of management.

You will assist with staffing, training, quality monitors, and orientation programs, and help maintain instrument sets for surgical and clinical use within a

Qualificações

• Requires Sterile Processing Technician certification and familiarity with infection control practices.
• Experience in a clinical/healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff in the absence of management.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in staffing, planning and managing operational functions.
• Supervise in the absence of management.
• Oversee decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies.
• Inspect, assemble and dispense instrument sets as required.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards.

Conhecimentos

Staff supervision

Infection control

Sterile processing

Communication

Formação

Sterile Processing Technician certification

Ferramentas

Sterile processing equipment

Descrição da vaga

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.

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