Lead-Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination and processing of surgical instruments and equipment.

This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm schedule can change due to department needs rotating start times but this position will be mostly between 6 : 30 AM - 6 : 00 PM no call weekends or holidays out of our Plymouth Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions :

• Conduct frequent timely and appropriate communications with employees through meetings and one-on-one sessions; actively participate in meetings and other communications processes; share information timely accurately and completely with others as needed
• Oversee department daily operations and staff productivity ensuring excellent patient service and delivery of care
• Coordinate department work schedules (e.g. ensure proper staffing levels coverage for lunch oversee breaks)
• Keep department staff informed (e.g. share appropriate and timely information) through periodic meetings
• Partner with Manager to ensure staff members receive recognition development coaching and when appropriate counseling
• Facilitate coordinate and execute the training of new employees
• Ensure compliance with policies procedures and practices
• Performs daily assignments in Sterile Processing Department (SPD) : autoclaves washers recordkeeping decontamination and sterilization.
• Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
• Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas assists with putting supplies away and supply ordering as necessary.
• Floats readily between all areas providing help as needed.
• Facilitates communication in the Operating Room
• Knowledgeable and maintains all applicable regulatory standards
• Provides care and supplies based on identified needs in an efficient and safe manner.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique standard and transmission precautions.
• Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory and maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Adheres to AAMI and ANSI standards.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the centers established reporting process related to employee and / or patient / visitor events
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self colleagues orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements :

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Essential Requirements :

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Performance Expectations i-Healths Core Values :

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1