JOB TITLE: Sterile Processing Tech Lead LOCATION: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre DEPARTMENT: Central Sterile Supply WORK SCHEDULE: Days. Rotation to GWV campus as needed based on department needs. WORK TYPE: Full-time JOB SUMMARY: Assists with the daily supervision and management activities related to the Central Sterile Supply department. Assists in maintaining departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including JCAHO 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.
Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Geisinger in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.
Works under the general direction of the CSS Supervisor.
Duties may vary by site. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrates ability to make independent decisions and prioritize workload.
Demonstrates ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Demonstrates good computer skills, ability to perform arithmetic calculations and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all sterile processing functions.
Demonstrates a willingness to work in a team environment. Shows flexibility and resourcefulness when faced with unforeseen circumstances and is available for additional duties within the scope of practice. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Working knowledge of Central Sterile systems and procedures, distribution methods, and operating room asepsis required.
Minimum three years of certified sterile processing experience required.
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or recognized equivalent certification required. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required. Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification or recognized equivalent required within 12 months of promotion/hire. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Requires extensive standing, ability to bend, stoop, push sterilizer carriages and lift 45 pounds. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: (GWV), located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is GWV’s ambulatory campus. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. |