Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.SummaryIs responsible for the direct proper handling and storage of supplies and equipment used for patient care. Processes all instrumentation through decontamination to terminal sterilization.Job DutiesDemonstrates ability to safely operate steam, sterilizers, sonic, washer/sterilizer, washer/decontaminator, and heat-sealing equipment.In the absence of Supervisor, directs departmental activities on a rotating basis.Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory agencies.Maintains event related sterility program, rotates supplies weekly. Monitors, restocks, and rotates supplies on crash carts, G.U. carts and OR supply cart.Maintains inventory in the department through weekly ordering, replenishing par level items. Monitors back ordered supplies and coordinate replacements with Materiel Management when necessary.Performs all other duties as required in relation to function.Prepares General Stores and vendor requisitions. Compares stock supplies ordered versus supplies received. Verifies special order supplies upon receipt from vendor and/or General Stores.Processes hospital-wide instruments through decontamination into prep and pack for terminal sterilization. Pays close attention to all items and their appropriate form of sterilization. Strings instruments and complete instrument count slip. Replaces missing instruments as indicated.Processes instruments/equipment by decontaminating, packaging, sterilizing and/or storing in accordance with established policies and procedures.Provides any/all supplies to any age/patient population.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Trains new personnel.Physical DemandsLift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
