at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To lead the operations of a shift within the Sterile Processing Department. Oversees staff to meet the production goals of the Department while assuring policy and procedures are maintained according to established guidelines. Serves as liaison and resource for staff and customers regarding sterilization, processing of surgical instruments, and sterile instrument storage. Participates in the Christiana Care Health System Focus on Excellence programs and departmental performance improvement issues. (This is a working Lead Technician position.)
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in training and orientation of Sterile Processing Technicians.
Mentors and train peers to achieve department goals and organizations vision.
Has an understanding of and conforms to standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterile, store and distribute items and instrumentation within applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies including Joint Commission.
Follows CCHS Safety and Infection Prevention guidelines Maintains patient confidentiality.
Prepares production report of activities as necessary, and appraises Supervisor of issues and needs. Can serve in the supervisors role as needed, assuring staffing levels are maintained and productivity issues are addressed.
Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for specific shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the supervisor.
Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains instruments and processing supply inventory. Serves as a resource for staff.
Evaluates the performance of the Sterile Processing Staff and recommends disciplinary actions as deemed necessary.
Consistently demonstrates required competencies. Serves as a role model for SPD staff, embracing diversity within the department.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
SCHEDULE:
Evening shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Some weekends and rotating holidays
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED with some college or college level courses desired.
Three years experience in a Sterile Processing Department with one year in a lead, charge or supervisory role.
Experience with inventory control, personnel management, purchasing, and use of computers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Certified Technician in Sterile Processing Technology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrates knowledge of various computer applications.
Well versed in hospital, local, state and federal guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination processes, procedures and equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with people and in maintaining a cooperative and coordinated effort among employees.
Demonstrates the ability to meet challenges that require initiative and creativity.
Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate to Sterile Processing employees, hospital staff, physicians, the public and patients.
Demonstrates the ability to remain courteous in all contacts with personnel and to achieve the same traits from others.
Presents a clean and neat appearance
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
