Tier 1 Sterile Processing Tech - Lead FT40

NOTE: Full-Time status of this position will be discussed during the interview.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION: Responsible for the daily activities and operations of the Sterile Processing Room within the Operating Room to provide sterile instruments and supplies in accordance with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads all areas of the sterile processing department to ensure processes are efficient.
• Oversees and implements transition of duties within the department and keeps the coordinator informed of workflow.
• Possesses knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification, and use, and understands the importance of infection prevention.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload.
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies, and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when a break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel.
• Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensure that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner in accordance with MSDS and OSHA regulations.
• Monitors operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services.
• Responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

Education and/or Experience: High School graduate or GED required. 1 year of sterile processing experience is required. Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred. Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Sterile Processor Certification is required and must be maintained. BLS certification is required.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language.  

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required.             

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.             

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.   

Other Skills and Abilities: Able to listen and respond well to questions and feedback. 

Other Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary: 

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families. 

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability 
• Accident Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching Profit Sharing 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off 
• 8 Paid Holidays 

ADA Disclaimer 

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled