Job Summary

Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures. Develops and provides department and unit-based educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.

Job Duties

• Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor.
• Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor.
• Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor.
• Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor.
• Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs.
• Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process.
• Functions as a mentor.
• Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request.
• Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request.
• Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies.
• Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
• Monitors individual compliance of required elements.
• Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring.
• Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
• Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement.
• Coordinates annual staff competency assessment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Instrument Asset Management System duties Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
• Manages individual instrument and set labeling.
• Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis.
• Manages implementation of system upgrades.
• Communicates with Information Technology department.
• Assists with hardware and software support.
• Creates and distributes system documentation.
• Manages end-user training.
• Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Work Schedule:

• Hours: 9am-5:30pm
• Travel: None
• Experience: Must hold 3 years of certified experience

Benefits of working for Geisinger:

 Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

· Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

· Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

· Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

· 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

· Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

· Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

· MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

· Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

· Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Skills

Mentoring Skills; Mathematics; Teamwork; Multitasking; Communication; Infection Control

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.