Lead Sterile Processing Technician-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world through expertise, continuous learning, and exceptional challenges. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the role

Ensures the accurate assembly of instrument trays and/or equipment independently. Utilizes the instrument tracking system and maintains adequate sterilization of instrumentation and/or equipment by preparing requested items for surgical and clinical procedures. Assists with ensuring staff follow guidelines and assignments are completed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assists with orientation and daily workflow assignments of new employees.
• Assists with development of in-service training for staff members.
• Coordinates daily workflow with staff to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Monitors workflow performed by staff to ensure correctness.
• Demonstrates and understands principles of sterilization in preparing items for OR and clinic use.
• Operates all sterilization and HLD equipment according to manufacturer requirements and departmental policies.
• Demonstrates and understands principles of decontamination and standard precautions.
• Ensures all employees understand and follow principles of decontamination.
• Functions as a sterile processing technician and/or endoscopy tech specialist.
• Monitors and inventories supplies to ensure instrumentation is available for OR and clinical areas.
• Ensures implementation of quality assurance standards and monitors improvements.
• Monitors record keeping of repairs, maintenance, and quality assurance measures.
• Maintains and reviews missing instrumentation; requests orders for missing instruments and parts.

Technical Capabilities

• Inventory Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of inventory control in practical applications. Able to train and educate others by setting examples and providing leadership.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of equipment and related devices. Resolves equipment problems and uses equipment to accomplish advanced tasks.
• Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance. Conducts predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety. Able to train and educate others by setting examples and providing leadership.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact the team and related teams.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems with little or no precedent.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Invests time and energy in developing self and others to improve performance and gain knowledge.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates Effectively: Modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Understands current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles to identify new opportunities.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement: Identifies underlying causes of problems and ways to resolve them.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands and ensures a safe working environment.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Effectively manages resources for the department/area.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses data to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Identifies new ideas and opportunities from multiple sources.
  • Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.
  • Adapts to Change: Views challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or Certified Sterile Processing Technician (The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc).
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Schedule

• Saturday/Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Tuesday/Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.