Lead Sterile Processing Tech, Evenings
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Lead Sterile Processing Tech, Evenings
Job ID: REF29954T
Area of Interest: Nursing Support
Location: Easton,MD US
Hours of Work: 3-11pm
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Evening
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
This position is full-time, evening shift 3-11pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Functions as a Sterile Processing technician and provides general oversight of Sterile Processing department team members for departmental processes related to the following: Receives, decontaminates and processes instrumentation and equipment used in the hospital and various outside agencies, as well as the documentation of those processes. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Assists manager and coordinator in determining work priorities for the shift and assures that all tasks are accomplished in a timely manner by directing efficient workflow for team.
- Monitors staff adherence to protocols and daily practice as part of ongoing quality assurance; corrects, provides and documents appropriate training as needed. Refers issues out of scope to coordinator and manager.
- Assists with orientation and training of new sterile processing personnel and other personnel on assigned shift as directed.
- Is the point of contact for the Operating Room in the absence of the Sterile Processing manager or coordinator.
- Decontamination of equipment and carts (crash or isolation) returned from the Nursing units.
- Retrieving soiled instruments from the Nursing units.
- Decontamination of instrumentation received from areas within the hospital and outside agencies.
- Sealing decontamination boxes and making new ones as needed (DGH only).
- Ordering of supplies needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Assemble soft goods for sterilization.
- Stock crash cart after use and return to pharmacy.
- Stock isolation carts.
- Run Bowie Dick and biological tests, and record appropriately.
- Count, wrap and process instrumentation for sterilization.
- Document accurately processing information of loads.
- Restock carts as needed to include isolation, crash, specialty, etc.
- Provide and maintain a clean work environment on a daily basis.
- Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by the Charge Nurse to the changing needs of patients and the unit.
- Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
- Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
- Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
- Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink (when called), Code Red (when called) and Code Yellow (when called).
- Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
- Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Sterile Processing technician is required.
- Certification in Sterile Processing from a recognized association including but not limited to IAHCSMM or CBSPD is required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.