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:

• 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
• BLS Preferred

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickâhere.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics
• Complete job required
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic office or 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
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts an adjust hours when needed.
• 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 i-Healths 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:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-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.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
• Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions please reach out to

Required Experience:

IC