Lead Central Sterile Processing - HPW - FT - Evening

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience: Three years related experience. CRCST or certified through national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees and supervises all activities and work performed in the department. Works collaboratively with all customers to resolve technical, operational, and supply problems. Continually assesses and proactively manages department workload and coordinates resources to meet priorities. Teaches, mentors, and precepts new employees. Acts as resource contact. Assists supervisor with quality process, creating schedules, assignments, conducting in-service, and meetings.
• Prepares instrumentation for decontamination by properly sorting and selecting correct process to assure integrity of and prevent damage to rigid instruments, power instruments, flexible scopes, and any surgical equipment being processed. Prepares instrumentation for exposure of all surfaces to decontamination process by flushing and opening all lumens, disassembling and opening all items, and properly loading washers. Follows all manufacture's recommendations.
• Wears appropriate PPE in the performance of the decontamination process as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Operates all washers, sonics, and all equipment in a proper and safe manner. Employs appropriate and safe use of all cleaning agents and chemicals. Follows manufacture's instructions for operation of all equipment located in the department including washers, sonics, Sterrad, Steris, and flash sterilizers. Performs biological and diagnostic tests on sterilizers and provides accurate and timely documentation of results. Notifies supervisor of any malfunctions and initiates repairs as needed.
• Triages appropriately instrumentation to meet the needs of the customer. Communicates effectively to all customers the status of instrumentation as required.
• Inspects instruments and assures they are free of bio-burden and in proper working condition prior to assembling sets. Initiates repairs and required maintenance as needed.
• Assembles correctly sets following count sheets. Replaces missing instrumentation and provides missing list when appropriate. Notifies operating room team leader and supervisor immediately regarding critical items.
• Wraps, packs, and labels all items in accordance with department policies and procedures. Selects appropriate sterilization method and sterilization parameters. Uses appropriate indicators for the method selected. Loads sterilizer cart correctly and records all items on log.
• Assembles case carts with correct items following PPF. Checks off items placed on cart and indicates items missing. Places heavy items on top shelf and solutions on bottom shelf. Places clean cover on cart and attaches PPF. Signs off on all work produced. Assures carts are clean and in good condition. Initiates any repairs as needed.
• Maintains, cleans, and signs off all assigned areas according to schedule. Rotates supplies to assure oldest items are used first. Verifies integrity of packaging materials of stored items. Monitors any expiration dates and removes expired products. Cleans and stocks work station at end of shift.
• Monitors, prepares, replenishes, and rotates stock to maintain proper levels of surgical instrumentation and stock. Monitors inventory of department specific supplies and notifies supervisor when levels are getting low and replacement is needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Walking
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
 

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.