Job Description

Schedule

PRN: Hours/Days TBD

Position Function: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing or designee, processes (from decontamination to terminal sterilization) and distributes all reusable supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.

Unit Based Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Core Values: Service, Integrity, Compassion

1. Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.

2. Maintains confidentiality.

3. Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality.

4. Is accountable - takes initiative and ownership of issues.

5. Displays a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.

6. Assumes personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

7. Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.

8. Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.

9. Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change.

10. Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.

11. Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

12. Encourages others by providing recognition and support.

Technical Excellence

1. Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.

2. Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.

3. Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.

4. Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.

5. Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening,

care concerns, and others as assigned.

6. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.

Job Specifics

1. Recognizes and responds to priority in the patient care process.

2. Performs duties accurately, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care.

3. Maintains flexibility in hours of work and changes in assignments.

4. Participates in cross-training as assigned.

5. Attends 80% of all staff meetings.

6. Processes incoming implant instruments/trays from vendors and distributes for scheduled cases. Reprocesses same after completion of case and makes ready for shipment/pick-up.

7. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others.

8. Facilitates and assists with new employee orientation.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience within the past two (2) years in instrument processing required. Computer literacy preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is required.

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.