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LOCATION: Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Full time, Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-11:30pm

Training is done on first shift from 7:00am-3:30pm

Must obtain certification within 18 months

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides operational support to LGH. Operational support includes instrument processing and terminal sterilization, inventory control and case preparation functions for perioperative services. Operational support also includes instrument processing, terminal sterilization and inventory control for the nursing units and other hospital departments, as well as, all other entities with in LG Health as required. Acts as Liaison between Operating Room and Sterile Processing concerning all matters dealing with assigned service responsibility. Supervises SPD technicians’ work in all matters regarding specialty service line.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of specialty service instruments and supplies

Assists staff in gaining thorough knowledge of specialty service instrumentation and supplies.

Assists in prioritizing operating room customer needs.

Assists in recognizing problems and develops solutions to prevent recurrence.

Anticipates required resource materials for specialty service procedures

Plans effectively for unanticipated add-on cases.

Documents and communicates supplies and instruments required.

Notifies customers when “stock outs” occur.

Communicates and collaborates with peers, staff, customers and manager

Communicates and documents all changes e.g. new, current, deleted, and loaner instrumentation and supplies.

Responds to customers accurately and professionally.

Documents clearly and legibly.

Always demonstrates a timely response to customers, personnel, peers and managers.

Demonstrates technical skills required to maintain daily operations

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all sterilization modalities.

Identifies the objectives of steam and sterrad sterilization as required for orthopedic instrumentation.

Identify types of monitoring required and documentation for different types of instruments i.e. implants.

Demonstrates the ability to identify the appropriate sterilization modality for all types of supplies and equipment.

Identifies items that need to be reprocessed and follows through on completion of repack.

Demonstrates proper management of loaner instruments.

Identifies proper names of all orthopedic trays.

Recognizes and replaces missing instruments, communicates replacement needs to Shift Leader and OR Surgical Specialty Coordinator as needed.

If missing instruments are not able to be replaced documents appropriately.

Assures instruments are properly cleaned and functioning prior to tray assembly.

Reads and understands the OR schedule pertaining to all procedures in the OR.

Demonstrates knowledge of what instruments belong to what procedure.

Identifies Orthopedic instruments and supplies required based on the review of 1st case Preference cards.

Oversees orientation of new employees regarding orthopedic instrumentation training.

Problem solves issues with skill and confidence

Answers phone calls and appropriately handles requests.

Responds to OR’s request for SPD presence in the OR.

Objectively analyzes problems, establishes accountability, and reports actions to supervision.

Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and use independent judgement.

Demonstrates knowledge of SPD PI program by actively participating in PI program as requested by department PI liaison

Actively participates

· Works closely with Inventory staff regarding surgical specialty supplies

Actively participates with additions and deletions of disposable supplies.

Communicates to SPD staff any changes made regarding supplies.

Works closely with department Educator

Participates as Ad-Hoc member of the SPD Education committee.

Assists in training staff regarding current, new, loaner orthopedic instrumentation.

Assists with developing and implementing continual educational programs regarding orthopedic instrumentation, supplies, and procedures.

Attends formal education program regarding specialty service provided by SPD Educator in collaboration with Surgical Educators.

Performs all duties of the SPD Technicians

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

Report discrepancies, problems and concerns to management using proper chain of command.

Repair / loaner / missing equipment / instrument identification.

Reports instrument/equipment malfunction to SPD shift leader/ OR coordinator.

Places repair items in appropriate receptacle as required.

Takes responsibility, along with shift leader or coordinator, for ensuring that loaner sets are available and sterile as required.

Initiates communication with SPD and OR regarding missing and/or damaged items.

Demonstrates all computer applications accurately.

Consistently follows instrument tracking system procedures for set/tray assembly.

Consistently follows surgical scheduling system procedures for preference/pick ticket lists.

Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) – within 12 months of hire

Previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician

Preceptor – previously attended formal training or will complete within 3 months of hire

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical terminology knowledge

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Basic anatomy knowledge

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

• Child Care Subsidies

• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.