Sterile Processing Lead Technician

About the Campus

AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 158-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab. The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station. The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 12:00pm-8:30pm with on call weekends and holidays rotation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as shift charge person in the absence of department leadership, prioritizing work to ensure instrumentation and equipment availability.
• Ensures safe work practices for all employees, monitors staff use of PPE in decontamination area, and takes appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Participates in new employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education, and facility process improvement initiatives.
• Oversees and monitors supply and equipment inventory required for the department.
• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment and selects the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU).
• Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures and notifies leadership of positive results.
• Communicates effectively and uses the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Monitors sterilization practices, keeps accurate records, and takes corrective action if sterilization parameters are not met.
• Monitors work environment to ensure infection control standards are met, ensures daily cleaning, and takes corrective action for environmental controls.
• Identifies and resolves issues associated with malfunctioning equipment.
• Responds to problem calls from all customers and communicates professionally with hospital team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• 1+ experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required] OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively [Required]
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and medical terminology [Required]
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner [Required]
• Ability to adapt to change and work in an environment that requires flexibility [Required]
• Ability to lead others and work under stress and tight deadlines [Required]
• Understand the principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control [Required]
• Knowledge of prevention of cross-contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections [Required]
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software and related computer skills [Required]
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English [Required]
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and inventory control [Required]
• Ability to follow and communicate written or verbal instructions accurately [Required]
• Capable of lifting 35 lbs. independently [Required]
• Prolonged standing [Required]
• Interpersonal skills [Required]
• Critical thinking skills [Required]
• Leadership skills [Required]
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends [Required]
• Knowledge of all Central Sterile equipment and supplies [Required]
• Knowledge of all instrumentation and processing procedures [Required]
• Able to articulate the HSPA Standards and Guidelines [Required]
• Ability to effectively train new staff in department job responsibilities and protocols [Required]
• Ability to maintain appropriate inventory management [Required]
• Serves as the primary point of contact for OR for instrument issues [Required]
• Previous management skills [Required]
• Strong background in all areas of Central Supply [Required]
• Ability to demonstrate the mission and values of the organization [Required]
• Ability to perform as Supervisor in the event of Supervisor/Manager absence [Required]

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$19.23 - $30.77