What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead SPD Technician (Full-Time/Day) Center City position at Jefferson - Center City, Philadelphia, PA?
The Lead Central Processing Technician assumes the responsibilities of a sterile processing technician as well as assists in coordinating and facilitating the daily activities of production staff in Sterile Processing Department. Responsible for quality control in the sterile processing department including diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems and the management of surgical instruments. The Lead Central Processing Technician assists with coordination and oversight of work and work assignments for staff processing, distributing sterile materials, and/or Case Cart.
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
- Provide workflow coordination, assist with staff supervision, orientation and training of new staff, problem identification and resolution, and instrument processing and sterilization review and monitoring for the department.
- Performs routine quality and safety checks within the department.
- Participates in department and hospital process improvement initiatives.
- In collaboration with their leadership, assists with various administrative functions which may include inventory orders, equipment maintenance and daily staffing assignments.
- Coordinates and participates in onboarding of new staff members
- Responsible for off shift and holiday call coverage based on campus requirements.
- Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other departments, according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU’s), prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
- Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers in a safe and efficient manner following manufacturers’ written instructions and department policy and procedure.
- Ensures verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.
- Reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.
- Uses Instrument Tracking System in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical trays and peel-pouched items to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
- Accurately labels each item with name and/or expiration date.
- Preparing procedural case carts per campus requirements.
- Routinely checks for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items; replaces/reports as necessary.
- May be responsible for maintaining, assembling and distributing of other durable medical equipment including but not limited to code carts based on campus requirements.
- May be responsible for equipment rounds based on campus requirements.
- Examine and test instruments meticulously to ensure proper integrity, function and cleanliness prior to being sterilized or High Level disinfected.
OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education & discovery to create unparalleled value.
OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently, Do the Right Thing.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
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Experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sterile processing.
