Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

• Is a point person for activities of the SPD staff.
• Follows department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Performs all Certified Technician duties as outlined in job description.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment, resolves any related issues.
• Provides technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.
• Troubleshoots all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and the instrument tracking system.
• Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain work-flow and improve customer service.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
• Observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
• Demonstrates use of Process Improvement Standards (PIS) techniques and philosophies.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Assists with performance reviews and corrective action for assigned employees.
• Uses the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count-sheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Experience as a sterile processing environment.
• Reading, comprehension skills, and able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to function efficiently in a changing and stressful environment. Must be conscientious with regard to detail and techniques.
• Knowledge of medical supplies, surgical instrumentation, sterilization, decontamination, packaging, and process monitoring techniques and principles.
• Awareness of surgical priorities and service requirements.
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech - State of Pennsylvania or
• CSPM - Certified in Sterile Processing Management - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1627 Chew St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9a to 5:30p with variable shifts

Department: 1004-09157 Sterile Processing - 17th St