Job Details
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details / Additional Information: Third Shift Lead Tech 11p-730a
Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35
Schedule: Third Shift 11p-730a
Location: High Point
Education / Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.
Licence, Certification, and/or Registration: Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required. Certification in Sterile Processing Management strongly encouraged within three years of hire.
Essential Functions
- Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
- Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.
- Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.
- Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
- Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
- Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and reports issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department.
- Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.
- Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
- Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
- Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s).
- Works under the direction of the Instrument Processing Supervisor and assists with the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Serves as a departmental resource for SPD and other departments and models excellent customer service. Maintains frequent and ongoing communication with the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
Skills / Qualifications
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work with computer programs such as Excel and others as needed. Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft.
Work Environment
- Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue.
- Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
- Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning.
- Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns.
- Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands.
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
- Subject to many interruptions.
- Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
- Exposure to sharp instruments that may cause cuts or abrasions.
- Must wear PPE.
Benefits
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.