Penn Medicine
Sterile Processing Technician - full time, nights
Penn Medicine, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, us, 17622
Description
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), Monday through Friday from 11pm-7:30am, rotating weekends (approx every 3rd weekend), 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, on-call, training is 1st shift 7a-3:30p - 12 weeks
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 PeriOperatvie 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 QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma / 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.
REQNUMBER: 289157
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), Monday through Friday from 11pm-7:30am, rotating weekends (approx every 3rd weekend), 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, on-call, training is 1st shift 7a-3:30p - 12 weeks
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 PeriOperatvie 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 QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma / 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.
REQNUMBER: 289157