What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Posting Title Sterile Processing, Lead Certified Technician position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
Department
Status:
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Full Time, 3pm-11pm
Pay Range
$22.90 - $34.35
Schedule
Full Time, 3pm-11pm
LOCATION:
Lexington
Education/Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.
LICENSURE, 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
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.
Our CommitmenttoYou
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:
Compensation
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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.
Status:
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Full Time, 3pm-11pm
Pay Range
$22.90 - $34.35
Schedule
Full Time, 3pm-11pm
LOCATION:
Lexington
Education/Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.
LICENSURE, 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 report 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)
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.
Our CommitmenttoYou
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:
Compensation
- 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, andShort- 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
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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.
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