Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Weekend Days

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Regular full-time Sterile Processing Technician who will support decontamination, sterilization and the preparation of instrument sets for clinical areas. The role requires maintaining infection control practices and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

You will supervise colleagues in the absence of management, assist with staffing and operational planning, and help develop quality monitors, in-service programs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience.
• Certification as Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months (HSPA or CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily supervision and management activities of the department.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Sterilize, decontaminate and prepare instrument sets per infection control practices.
• Direct staff in absence of management and support staffing planning.

Skills

Communication

Infection Control

Mathematics

Mentoring Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), United States of America

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

$1500 Signing Bonus, if eligible. Full-time; Weekends Only - Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 7am - 7:30pm.

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.

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 within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Skills

• Communication
• Infection Control
• Mathematics
• Mentoring Skills
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
• We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• 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.
• Pperhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.