SPD SHIFT LEADER – Evening Shift Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

The starting rate for this position is: $17.73/hr Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Job Summary Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Intraoperative Services and the supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor, the sterile processing shift leader is responsible for performing all duties related to sterile processing. This person will be accountable for assuring that the work on the shift is done in a timely, efficient, accurate way. They are a leader in the dept and will assure that the staff on the particular shift completes all required work for that day accurately and in a timely manner.

Position Responsibilities:

The technician is responsible for the following: follows St. Joseph Hospital’s policies & procedures; acting as a leader and role model for staff; holding staff accountable for their work; leading evening staff to properly clean and prepare instruments for sterilization; prioritizing the work and delegating work to other staff members such as transporting soiled instruments from the Operating Room to the appropriate workroom; transporting sterile instruments to the Operating Room; assuring that supplies are ordered in a timely and cost efficient manner; maintains excellent communication with co-workers; maintains competency in Sterile Processing; takes part in educational activities.

Position Requirements:

BLS is required within 30 days of hire CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician) is mandatory within 6 months of hire MOAB training is encouraged A minimum of three year previous in-field experience is mandatory and prior leadership experience preferred. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

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