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 where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. 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 complete assignments timely and accurately.

Shift: Sat/Sun 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, Tue/Wed 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Assists with orientation and daily workflow assignments for new employees.
• Supports 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 high-level disinfection (HLD) equipment according to manufacturer requirements and departmental policies.
• Demonstrates and understands principles of decontamination and standard precautions.
• Ensures all employees understand and apply decontamination principles.
• 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.
• Implements quality assurance monitoring processes and ensures improvements are followed.
• Monitors record-keeping of repairs, maintenance, and quality assurance measures to ensure they are up to date and documented daily.
• Maintains and reviews missing instrumentation; submits requests for missing instrument orders and par levels to maintain functioning instrument trays.

Technical Capabilities

• Inventory Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of inventory control in practical applications. Able to train and educate others by setting an example and providing leadership.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of equipment and related devices, including resolving equipment problems and accomplishing advanced tasks.
• Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance, including conducting predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety, capable of training and educating others.

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 to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Adapts communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles to identify new opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• 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 develops ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands and ensures a safe environment through routine safety checks.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of departmental work to manage resources effectively.
• Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas and opportunities to improve processes.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.
• Adapts to Change: Views challenges as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Requirements

• Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) – The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.
• Work Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

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.