What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician CEP - Internal Only position at Geisinger?
Responsible for all aspects of the Sterile Processing Technician including designated responsibilities as they relate to instrument asset management, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and process improvement efforts. Assists the lead technician as an additional resource to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Performs duties as a preceptor and educator.
- Serves as support for new employees.
- Provides small group in services and informal educational displays in the department.
- Assumes duties as mentor.
- Works with department management and educator to review and revise tech orientation program, as necessary.
- Helps coordinate activities with surgical pods, other teams, and departments.
- Facilitates effective communication between surgical pod special needs and the Central Sterile department.
- Evaluates operations and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Serves on department and hospital committees as requested.
- Takes lead on special projects as assigned.
- Performs all duties of a Sterile Processing Tech.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Caring for your health and well-being.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
