Lead Sterile Processing Tech- OR - Fulltime Days

Job Summary

Apart from enhancing the health and well-being of every person we serve, Wellstar also strives to create an environment where contributions and ideas are valued. Our mission is to be a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Consistent Application of Aseptic/Sterile Techniques of all Instruments and Supplies
• Collects, receives, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements and standards
• Applies proper sterilization procedures in the operation of sonic washers, washer decontaminators, steam, and steris sterilize
• Assures proper working condition of equipment and reports problems with equipment or maintenance needs
• Handles and stores instruments, equipments and supplies appropriately
• Appropriately handles, scans bar codes, and stores sterile items in pre determined locations for future use
• Surgical Services Equipment Management: Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment and detects need for repair or replacement and suspects of cleanliness, assemble, wraps or containerizes instruments and equipment
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains instruments/equipment and supplies to assure all equipment is maintained in good working condition and available on a 24-hour basis
• Maintains all required regulatory documentation of sterilization records and surgical supplies such as quality control logs of sterilizing equipment
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures related to safety, quality improvement, infection control and other standards relative to surgical sterile processing
• Documents accurately and legibly
• Responds to request from nursing staff and others by locating surgical instrumentation and supplies
• Checks and Stocks supplies, rotating stock by expiration dates
• Acts as a liaison with individuals responsible for ordering supplies
• Delivers and unloads supplies to appropriate areas and restocks supplies as needed
• Covers instrument turnaround activities in conjunction with the Manager
• Retrieves equipment t equipment needed for scheduled and emergent cases
• Assists in emergency situation by assembling and returning needed equipment
• Communicates and participates in Surgical Services Work Flow
• Reports to the leadership any unusual occurrences such as, problems, accidents, safety, quality or patient experience concerns
• Consistently promotes patient experience through positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other team members
• Assure the privacy, comfort and safety needs of patients are not interrupted in relation to the delivery or set up of supplies or equipment
• Attends departmental staff meetings as required
• Communicates frequently with SPTs to assure proper work flow and availability of supplies
• Assists SP Supervisor or Manager with surgical processing staff meetings
• Attends Surgical Services Staff Meeting
• Acts as a general liaison within SPTs and other team members of surgical services
• Communicates frequently with surgical services leaders to assure work flow and supplies are meeting operational demands
• Makes sure to monitor and maintain data on productivity and process effectiveness
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Education or High School Diploma

General Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Cert Reg Central Service Tech or Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech
• Basic Life Support-Preferred or BLS - Instructor-Preferred

Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience

Required Minimum Skills

• Minimum 2 years previous sterile process experience
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in surgical supply processing, surgical instruments and sterile technique
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Should be highly organized with ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed based on daily demands
• Able to work with all levels of care providers
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills
• Must be able to understand, speak and write English well to communicate with surgical services team