Sterile Processing Team Lead

1 month ago


Easton, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job Description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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