Lead Sterile Processing Tech- OR - Fulltime Days

Wellstar Lead Sterile Processing Technician

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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Fulltime Days Magnet Designated 124 bed (growing!) Wellstar Paulding campus/Baldrige Award / A Plus LeapFrog Award for QI/Safety/ community based culture committed to exceptional care and staff morale.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Demonstrates consistent application of aseptic/sterile techniques of all instruments and supplies: Collects, receives, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements and standards: Applies proper sterilization procedures in the operation of sonic washers, washer decontaminators, steam, and steris sterilize. Assures proper working condition of equipment and reports problems with equipment or maintenance needs. Handles and stores instruments, equipments and supplies appropriately Appropriately handles, scans bar codes, and stores sterile items in pre determined locations for future use Surgical Services Equipment Management: Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment and detects need for repair or replacement and suspects of cleanliness, assemble, wraps or containerizes instruments and equipment Cleans, inspects, and maintains instruments/equipment and supplies to assure all equipment is maintained in good working condition and available on a 24-hour basis Maintains all required regulatory documentation of sterilization records and surgical supplies such as quality control logs of sterilizing equipment. Maintains departmental policies and procedures related to safety, quality improvement, infection control and other standards relative to surgical sterile processing. Documents accurately and legibly. Responds to request from nursing staff and others by locating surgical instrumentation and supplies Checks and Stocks supplies, rotating stock by expiration dates Acts as a liaison with individuals responsible for ordering supplies Delivers and unloads supplies to appropriate areas and restocks supplies as needed Coordinates instrument turnaround actives in conjunction with the Manager. Retrieves equipment t equipment needed for scheduled and emergent cases. Assist in emergency situation by assembling and returning needed equipment Communicates and Participates in Surgical Services Work Flow: Communicates and pertinent information related to instrumentation or supplies to the appropriate team member which may include management, physicians, staff or sales representatives. Reports to the leadership any unusual occurrences such as, problems, accidents,safety, quality or patient experience concerns. Consistently promotes patient experience through positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other team members Assure the privacy, comfort and safety needs of patients are not interrupted in relation to the delivery or set up of supplies or equipment Attends departmental staff meetings as required Communicates frequently with SPTs to assure proper work flow and availability of supplies. Assist SP Supervisor or Manager with surgical processing staff meetings and Attends Surgical Services Staff Meeting Acts as a general liaison within SPTs and other team members of surgical services Communicates frequently with surgical services leaders to assure work flow and supplies are meeting operational demands. Monitors and maintains data on productivity and process effectiveness Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• or High School Diploma General
• *** Format Error GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Reg Central Service Tech or Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech
• Basic Life Support-Preferred or BLS - Instructor-Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years previous sterile process experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Demonstrates expert knowledge in surgical supply processing, surgical instruments and sterile technique. Must have excellent communication skills. Should be highly organized with ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed based on daily demands. Ability to work with all levels of care providers. Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills. Must be able to understand, speak and write English well to communicate with surgical services team.

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