Lead Instrument Processing Technician - Philadelphia, United States - Penn Medicine
Description
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.
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?
Summary:
- The Lead Instrument Processing Technician is responsible for receiving and processing incoming supplies and equipment, performs cleaning sterilizing duties, prepares instrument trays in central supply under the direction of the shift supervisor. Interfaces with OR leadership on a daily basis making rounds and solving issues that arise.
Responsibilities:
- Decontaminates, cleans, and processes instruments and equipment, and the inspects instruments and identifies those in need of repairs. Accurately assembles instrument trays and case carts, and completes daily unit assignment within appropriate time frame. Attends a minimum of 12 hours of education time to include inservices and contact hours which consists of 85% attendance of staff meetings and/or documents 100% review of minutes. Demonstrates quality care based on standards, policies and procedures as evidenced through quality control monitoring tools (i.e., QC, occurrence reports, and observation). Performs biological testing on all sterilizers as they pertain to the shift as assigned and maintain the appropriate records relating to sterilization and biological monitoring. Decontaminates, cleans and processes flexible scopes and ultrasound probes manually and AER (automatic endoscope reprocessor). Assists with the orientation of personnel to unit functions and standards. Orders, receives and stocks supplies and instruments for the department. Interfaces with PMUC OR leadership on a daily basis to handle any issues that may arise. Completes departmental reports monthly. Oversee daily activities of the department and reassign staff accordingly.
Credentials:
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (required)
- Certified Healthcare Leader
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (required)
- And Graduate of a Central Processing or Surgical Technician Program. Completed a central processing training course and/or internship within a hospital/medical center.
Education Specialization:
- 5+ years Previous hospital experience as a Central Processing or Operating Room Technician preferred. Must be able to operate vacuum, displacement, ethylene oxide, and washer sterilizers, aerator cart, and sonic washers.
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
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