Sterile Processing Technician

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Sterile Processing Technician - full time, nights

Lancaster, PA

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SCHEDULE : Full time (40 hours per week), night shift hours Sunday through Thursday up to every 4th weekend rotations, weekend call (primarily voluntary but may be assigned on a rotating basis if no volunteers), initial training is 13 weeks Monday through Friday from 7am-3:30pm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the Perioperative Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice. He/she must ensure the finished surgical instrument set is assembled appropriately for the scheduled procedure and that all instruments and supplies are dispatched to the correct location. The incumbent is accountable for the facilitation of common goals within the department, independent daily assignment duties, and for project duties as assigned within the department. He/She will also serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal professional development as it relates to the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs

Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments.

Navigates automated instrument tracking system software

Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system

Clearly documents as applicable, all processed material not track via electronic system

Understands the needs and expectations of patients, faculty, and staff of UPHS and other affiliates

HIPAA Compliance

JCAHO Compliance

Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides

Able to reference MSDS

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines.

Ability to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties

Demonstrates knowledge of biological logins with no assistance

Makes professional use of downtime

Seeks supervision of performance when appropriate

Acts as a resource

Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness with respect for peers

Demonstrates the ability to articulate and document departmental policies and findings

Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent

Observes and verbalizes any breaks in techniques

Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource

Routinely attends in-service programs

Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally

Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate

Accepts constructive criticism appropriately

Knows when to seek help

Learns active communication skills

Learns to accept constructive criticism appropriately

Demonstrates flexibility in assignment changes

Willingly accepts changes in assignments and/or location

REQUIRED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or GED

Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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