Surgical Instrument Room Specialist, Team Lead - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Park Nicollet Health Services; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Surgical Instrument Room Specialist, Team Lead to enhance patient care in their Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role involves overseeing the instrument room operations, ensuring compliance with sterilization standards, and providing leadership to the team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sterile processing and a passion for patient care. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients and their families. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic

Qualifications

• Certification from CBSPD or HSPA required within 18 months of hire.
• Knowledge of AORN and AAMI standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the OR instrument room.
• Ensure compliance with sterilization processes and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Infection Control Principles

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Education

Central Service/Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology Certification

Hands-on Clinical Experience

Tools

Word Processing Software

Job description

Surgical Instrument Room Specialist, Team Lead - Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Team Lead, Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) teams! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Be part of our Same Day Surgery Center Team in Shakopee with occasional travel to other Same Day Surgery Center(s) as needed.

We are looking for team members to support our growing services, with opportunities to provide patient care in our Surgery Center(s). We have a fast-paced multi-specialty Surgical Center. Our team is looking for candidates with a positive outlook and ability to work well on a team.

The Team Lead will provide informal leadership modeling to the instrument room staff by setting an example for job performance and personal interactions. The Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and facilitating daily operations of the OR instrument room. Ensures high quality and compliant output from the department, responsible for organizing, implementing, and monitoring of instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes.

The Team Lead is responsible for routine maintenance and operation of departmental equipment. Collaborates with Surgical Services leaders and SPD Specialist to determine appropriate instrument requirements and purchases as needed. Provides hands-on precepting, support, and direction to the instrument room staff.

Maintains a direct working relationship with surgery center leaders, central processing, OR materials, Peri-Operative Supervisor and purchasing. Maintains a collaborative, service-oriented relationship with OR staff, surgeons, and other internal and external customers. This position provides input in interviewing and hiring, annual staff evaluations and capital budget development/purchases.

Work Schedule

• 1.0 FTE / Day Shift
• Variable Start Times
• Variable Shift Lengths
• Rotating Closing Shifts

Required Qualifications

• Central Service/Sterile Processing/or Surgical Technology program certification with hands-on clinical experience.
• Requires knowledge of Infection Control principles, AORN, and AAMI standards.
• Word Processing knowledge, typing, data entry, strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Certification Requirement: The candidate will present current certification from either CBSPD: C.S.P.D.T. or HSPA (formerly known as IAHCSMM): C.R.C.S.T. or 18 months from the date of hire. This certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Park Nicollet team members who have been employed for 10 consecutive years prior to 2015 with no lapse in employment as Instrument Room Aide/Sterile Processing Department Technician (9AT) and/or Lead Sterile Processing Technician (116-030) will not be required to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team Lead/Leadership experience highly preferred
• 1 year of central service/sterile processing/surgical technology experience preferred.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.