Team Leader, Processing - Second Shift

## Team Leader, Processing - Second Shift Apply:
Winchester, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR109664
* As one of the
** nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare**, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.*## Department PROCESSING - 206252## Worker Sub Type Regular## Work Shift Second Shift (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$20.52 - $30.78#
** Job Description
** Team Leader responsibilities and scope include: ability to delegate, communicate, and lead the team; knowledge of surgical, endoscopic and robotic instrumentation; surgical instrument decontamination processes using proper PPE; sterilization machine monitoring, load preparation and accurate documentation; instrument assembly, packing/wrapping and processing; understanding of Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) and maintaining proper documentation; loading and operation of instrument steam sterilizer, plasma sterilizers, Washer Disinfectors, Ultrasonic Cleaners and management of cart washer;

ability to learn, use, teach and troubleshoot the Impress Management System; understanding and adherence to safety practices related to chemicals, steam and other hazardous materials in the Sterile Processing environment; review of surgical schedule and identification and procurement of surgical instrument needs; communication and coordination of surgical needs with Leaders, Clinical Managers or designee to meet the needs of the surgical case load;

coordination of incoming or outgoing surgical instruments or scopes for processing or repairs; collaboration with vendors for loaner needs according to VH policy; supply ordering if required in the department; communication and coordination with other SPD staff and Managers or designee to facilitate work load or instrument needs; accurate documentation of all sterilizer and washer controls and tests to ensure sterility;

collaboration and communication including the submission of work orders with Biomed and Facilities for equipment outage; appropriate communication and troubleshooting with the Clinical Managers or Directors to resolve issues; adherence to VH policies and procedures.

** Education
* * High School Diploma or GED required    
** Certification & Licensures
** BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required
** Qualifications
* * Excellent communication skills required    Ability to lead and mentor team required    Ability to delegate required

Strong analytical skills required#
** Benefits
* * At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
* A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
* Dental and vision insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Tuition Assistance
* Retirement Savings Match
* A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
* Membership to Healthy U:
An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

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