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Geisinger · 4 months ago

Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Night Shift

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization committed to caring for patients and communities. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician will supervise and manage department activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing the sterilization of medical supplies and equipment.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to department

Assists in maintaining departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices

Directs the work of others in the absence of management personnel

Assists with staffing, planning and management of the operational functions in conjunction with the requirements of all areas

Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of management personnel

Alters normal routines in order to adjust to irregular and emergent situations

Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills, requirements and work performance in the department

Works with the Supervisor in developing quality monitors, in-service programs and orientation programs

Assists with the maintaining listings and diagrams of surgical and floor grade instrument sets

Assists with the interviewing and replacement of new or replacement employees

Assists in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation

Performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician including proper operation of decontamination, and sterilization equipment

Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and assembles instrument sets

Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions

Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit

Qualification

CRCST CertificationSterilization TechniquesInfection ControlMathematicsMultitaskingCommunicationMentoring SkillsTeamwork

Required

CRCST Certification

3-years certified work experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience

Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Communication skills

Infection Control skills

Mathematics skills

Mentoring Skills

Multitasking skills

Teamwork skills

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees