Nebraska Methodist College ยท 5 months ago
Lead Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time
Methodist Women's Hospital - Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
2+ years expNebraska Methodist College is part of the Nebraska Methodist Health System, which focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities it serves. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for ensuring patient safety through the sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments, while also managing staff and maintaining compliance with regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner as directed by supervisory staff, as requested by customers and as deemed necessary by technician
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
Prepares surgical instruments and related supplies to ensure surgical instrument sets are assembled accurately and completely by following recipe card
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
Keeps accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department to comply with federal and other external regulations by following guidelines in department policy and procedure manual
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
Orders supplies to ensure adequate inventory by adhering to par levels
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
Loads and unloads sterilization carts to ensure smooth and timely processing and delivery of sterile instruments and supplies by carefully and properly handling items on the cart as outlined in department procedure manual
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
Performs preceptor and staffing duties, and trains new employees using departmental skills checklists and competency checklists to assure optimal performance
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
Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Service Leader to align related needs with effective solutions
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) 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
Two to three years' experience in a surgical environment preferred with progressively more responsibility
One year managerial experience 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
Preferred
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
One year managerial experience preferred
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Company
Nebraska Methodist College
Established in 1891, Nebraska Methodist College is a private, fully accredited nursing and healthcare professions college and an affiliate of Methodist Health System.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Murphy
Chief Student Officer & Dean of Students
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