Lead - Sterile Processing Technician
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE

Lead Sterile Processing Tech (Experience & certification is Required)

Full-Time/Flex 36 hours weekly |Evening/Overnight

Every Weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 7 pm -7:30 am

Are you an experienced Sterile Processing Technician seeking a Lead role and to join our amazing Sterile Processing team? ChristianaCare is the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore; honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and three times recognized as a Magnet Status Hospital.

When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a healthcare organization that was named Forbes 5th Best Health System to Work for in the U.S. for 2021! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy many employee benefits.

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. (start on the first day of hire)
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Free GYM membership/On-Site GYM
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

ChristianaCare is searching for a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to lead the operations of a shift within the Sterile Processing Department.  Oversees staff to meet the production goals of the Department while assuring policy and procedures are maintained according to established guidelines. Serves as liaison and resource for staff and customers regarding sterilization, processing of surgical instruments, and sterile instrument storage. Participates in the Christiana Care Health System Focus on Excellence programs and departmental performance improvement issues. (This is a working Lead Technician position.)  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Participates in training and orientation of Sterile Processing Technicians. 

Mentors and train peers to achieve department goals and organizations vision.

Has an understanding of and conforms to standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterile, store and distribute items and instrumentation within applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies including Joint Commission.

Follows CCHS Safety and Infection Prevention guidelines Maintains patient confidentiality.

Prepares production report of activities as necessary, and appraises Supervisor of issues and needs. Can serve in the supervisors role as needed, assuring staffing levels are maintained and productivity issues are addressed.

Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for specific shift work activities. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the supervisor.

Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains instruments and processing supply inventory. Serves as a resource for staff.

Evaluates the performance of the Sterile Processing Staff and recommend disciplinary actions as deemed necessary.

Consistently demonstrates required proficiencies. Serves as a role model for SPD staff, embracing diversity within the department.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices;  reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate/GED required.

Associate degree preferred.

Three years SPD/Materials Management and/or related experience. 

Progressive management experience preferred.

Certification in Sterile Processing

Two years precepting experience required

CRCST and CHL certifications required

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Computer proficiency.