Lead Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time
Methodist Health System
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Women's Hospital
Address: 707 N. 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, variable hoursManage the sterile processing staff, orientation/education of staff, and efficiency of department. Manage instruments and sets - replacements and new. Communicate with other departments regarding instrument needs. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.Responsibilities:Essential Functions1. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment to construct clean accurate sets which are in good repair by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.
- Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.
- Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.
- Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of MSDS forms.
- Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.
- Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.
- Operates decontamination machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
- Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontamination.
- Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
- Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.
- Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.
- Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.
- Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.
- Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.
- Maintains SPD's equipment service log.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.
- Follows protocol for scanning bar coded items.
- Scanning items to the proper stations and locations.
- Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.
- Consistently records accurate load control numbers.
- Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.
- Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.
- Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.
- Proper wrapping techniques used when using non-woven wrapper.
- Proper packaging techniques used when using paper peel pouches.
- Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.
- Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
- Followings policy and procedures for steam sterilization.
- Followings policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.
- Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.
- Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.
- Incubates self contained biologicals according to protocol.
- Assumes responsibility for the assigned shift in the absence of the Service Leader.
- Maintains work assignments and work flow when in charge.
- Assists in teaching/training staff and students.
- Is a resource person for Sterile Processing Technician I.
- Maintains competence in area of expertise and certification.
- Assists in unpacking the department's supply order.
- Assigned to orient and Train new staff.
- Reviews the check-off manuals and follows up with new staff for their first 6 months.
- Assist with developing processes to attain expected outcomes for service processing services.
- Support and integrate current evidence into servile processing services.
- Provide guidance, support and constructive feedback to sterile processing services team.
- Pursue professional growth and participation in a professional organization.
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) preferred.
- Two to three years' experience in a surgical environment preferred with progressively more responsibility.
- To systematically evaluate technical processes, develop and accurately communicate those processes to both staff and customers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the services provided.
- One year managerial experience preferred.
- Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification or Certified Register Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or successful completion of Surgical Technology training program, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification with instrumentation experience required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- Requires the ability to logically assess information, concepts and ideas.
- To systematically evaluate technical processes, develop and accurately communicate those processes to both staff and customers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the services provided.
- Customer service and Team building skills a must.
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Standing
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Walking
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
- Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools