Sterile processing technician jobs in Springfield, OH - 47 jobs

*Employment Type:* Part time *Shift:* Evening Shift *Description:* Shift Details: * Mid shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm EST. * Monday - Friday. * On-Call weekend rotation required. * In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Supervisor Sterile Processing supports and assists the SPD Manager in providing 24-hour operations of the SPD service area. Meets or exceeds patient, physician, or other pertinent customer expectations. Assists in the selection, development and if required, corrective action of staff, in order to maintain competence and high-quality service or care. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and to aide in the professional development of staff. Assists the Surgical Services Manager with overall supervision and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. Evaluates workflow and makes staffing assignments. Assists the Manager in meeting productivity and labor expense targets. Oversees the training and competency of Sterile Processing Technicians. Recognizes and identifies the existence of problems or improvement opportunities and takes action to troubleshoot issues. Coordinates Quality Assurance programs and provides in-service and education opportunities for the department. *What you will do:* * Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients. * Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system. * (For patient care providers) Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program . * Maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff and interdepartmental staff. * Coordinates daily work assignments, monitoring all processing areas. Maintains employee schedule ensuring adequate coverage for hours of operation and call coverage on weekends and Holidays. * Assists SPD Manager in evaluations of Sterile Processing staff. * Acts as liaison and facilitates communication between sterile processing and operating room personnel/nursing units. * Facilitates the processing of instrumentation and equipment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Assist with collecting data for Quality Assurance. * Reviews operating room schedules, anticipating needs and/or conflicts with instrumentation, coordinating instrumentation for all procedures with operating room personnel. * Responsible for the daily review of all recording tapes and biological / chemical tests from all sterilizers and records results. Implements hospital policy and procedure for positive biological tests. * Monitors staff compliance with all required safety precautions. * Assumes responsibility of department in absence of Manager SPD * Coaches' staff and rounds with staff consistently. * Conducts staff meetings/huddles and provides educational opportunities for staff. * Ensures SPD policies and procedures are kept updated. * Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and other staff who may be involved in high level disinfection and/or sterilization in other areas. Maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. * Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD. * Provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education and training program for the sterile processing staff. * Assists Manager with managing labor and supply components of the budget. * Assists Manager in organization functions of the department. * Assists Manager in conducting annual performance evaluations of SPD staff. * Assist the Manager with evaluation of the department's service delivery. Recommends and implements process improvements. * Responsible for all daily operations in the absence of the SPD Manager. * Develops educational calendar for all in-service training. Provides education and training to SPD staff. * Demonstrated leadership in directing and maintaining productive and positive behavior among staff. *Other Responsibilities:* * Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, able to complete assignments with minimal supervision. Attention to detail, quality of work, and ability to organize work are critical and vital factors. Independent problem solving, strongly recommended. * Must have a good working knowledge of Instruments, the operation/workings of the OR and be able to readily understand their issues and requests. Be able to speak the language of the OR. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Excel. * Self-starter, ability to work independently when required. Ability to set priorities, be flexible, multi-task and meet deadlines. * Detail oriented, excellent organizational and documentation skills. * Capable of communicating and coordinating with multiple departments. * A team player. * Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs. * Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and * promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing. * All other duties as assigned. *Minimum Qualifications:* * Education: Certification as a surgical technologist or sterile processing technician gained through an accredited certification program such as the CBSPD sterilization certification or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician), * Licensure: Certification as a surgical technologist or sterile processing technician. * Experience: Three (3) years of progressive work experience in a Sterile Processing or Operating Room setting along with a working knowledge of AAMI standards. * Effective Communication Skills *Position Highlights and Benefits:* * Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one. * Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one. * Generous paid time off programs. * Employee recognition programs. * Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one. * Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply). * RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing. * Employee Referral Rewards program. * Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day! * Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups. *Ministry/Facility Information:* Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You! *Legal Info (auto-populated in posting):* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. *Our Commitment * Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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