Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Millburn, NJ

Short Hills Surgery Center, located in Millburn, New Jersey, is seeking a Full Time Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician to join our exceptional healthcare team. SHSC is a fast-paced, AAAHC-Certified state of the art facility. Our multi-specialty same-day surgery center h ...

Job description

Short Hills Surgery Center, located in Millburn, New Jersey, is seeking a Full Time Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician to join our exceptional healthcare team. SHSC is a fast-paced, AAAHC-Certified state of the art facility. Our multi-specialty same-day surgery center has all the accreditations of a traditional hospital but we set a higher standard for physician and nursing care. The result: our high patient satisfaction scores and low infection rates. Our 25,000-square-foot facility features six major operating rooms, two minor surgery rooms, and 24 recovery beds, including four private rooms, all within an upscale, comfortable atmosphere. This position is a great opportunity for the right candidate including a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting.

Essential, core functions of the Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician include, but not limited to:

• Ensures that the instruments are properly sterilized, and the department is prepared for all cases at the scheduled surgery times, in accordance with AAMI standards.
• Ensures that the sterilizers are maintained and the proper documentation is in place. Records temperature, pressure and records time of test loads.
• Manages, and is accountable for, the replenishment, and maintenance of sterile processing equipment and supplies; ensures proper equipment function as well as timely and preventative maintenance of equipment; establishes maintenance and replacement schedules; monitors and assures the proper use of chemicals and personal safety equipment; may recommend facility improvements or assist with planning new facility construction Ensures that all sterile supplies are checked regularly, and maintains quality standards in the instrument room.
• Oversees and supervises departmental infection control, quality control and quality improvement programs and staff; ensures their compliance with State, AAAHC and other regulations; monitors work in progress as well as completed work to ensure process and service quality; works with Clinical Director to develop action plans when needed for improvement; responds to complaints and seeks appropriate remedies.
• Ensures appropriate departmental staffing; selects, assigns, trains, directs and evaluates subordinate staff; reports employee actions that require disciplinary matters to Clinical Director; verifies and monitors staff proficiency; identifies staff development needs and oversees training and education activities as required.
• Implements departmental goals to ensure the efficiencies and productivity. Assists with the Completion of performance appraisals and staff introductory assessments as necessary.
• Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Serves a liaison between the Operating Room staff and the SPD staff.
• Participates in audits, DOH, CMS and other surveying bodies.
• Collaborates with Quality Lead to ensure all quarterly reports are completed, and process improvement projects.
• Maintains certifications and ensures that staff member's certifications are maintained.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a certified sterile processing program.
• At least two years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in ASC or acute care-setting
• Must maintain Sterile Processing Technician certification.
• Must have BLS certification.
• Must have sufficient reading ability to read safety instructions and chemical product labels.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

We offer competitive compensation and a friendly, dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to their own and company enrichment initiatives. A competitive Health and Wellness Benefit Plan is available for the eligible candidate. Only candidates meeting eligibility requirements will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

This position is a great opportunity for the right candidate including a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting. Current certification and BLS are required.

We offer a competitive salary depending upon experience, a pleasant working environment, and no nights or weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person