• Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    UPMC Presbyterian is looking for a skilled Lead Central Sterile Processing Tech to join our team! In this role, you will work Monday-Friday nights with weekend rotation. Your role as a Lead is vital- you will help to train staff and complete staff competencies, as well as act as a model for great communication throughout the department and with the Operating Room.

     

    This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment with UPMC!

    Responsibilities:

    + Independently run the department on off-shifts and weekends, or in the absence of the Director.

    + Conforms and adheres to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control and safety.

    + Arranges in-service education programs.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.

    + Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing

    + Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment

    + Acts as liaison between SPD and OR.

    + Evaluates staff schedule and re-assigns staff according to departmental needs.

    + Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts. maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care equipment

    + Participates in the orientation of new associates.

    + Models team behaviors to frontline employees

    + High School Graduate or equivalent required.

    + Three years of central sterile processing experience required OR graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing program with two years of central sterile processing experience required.

    + Previous leadership experience preferred.

    + Annual Project required upon hire. Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.

    + Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran