Sterile Processing Lead - Twin Cites Orthopedics

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

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday 5:30-2:00 out of our Crosstown 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. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

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 O.R. Supervisor 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 center's 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:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent

• Current Sterile Processing certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire

• Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience required

• Current certification in basic CPR for Healthcare Professionals (BLS) or completed upon hire.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.

• Complete job required training.

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)

• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance

• Work in the surgery center during business hours

• Travel independently throughout the surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required

• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines

• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner

• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations

• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Understand and execute a variety of instructions

• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system

• Work independently with minimal supervision

• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations

• Revo Health's Core Values:

• Integrity

• Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say

• Service

• Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience

• Quality

• Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations

• Innovation

• Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness

• Teamwork

• Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Surgery center setting

Notes

• Revo Health is a management services company that partners with multiple healthcare groups to deliver exceptional patient care. This position will be employed through Revo Health, working closely with Infinite Health Collaborative(i-Health) and its operating divisions.

• Revo Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.

To remain compliant with CMS regulations, all ASC employees are to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless they have a company approved medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption on file. Effective February 28, 2022, new employees will be required to have completed their full COVID-19 vaccine series prior to starting employment and submit proof of vaccination.