Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

Assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the daily operations of SPD, Case Cart, Instrument Room and Soiled Receiving areas of SPD. Plans, schedules, performs and documents current new product, instrumentation/equipment or procedural changes within the guidelines established by the department, Infection Control, - ---North Memorial Health Care policies, as well as other regulatory agencies. Orders and monitors supply usage and manages financial resources within the established budget and seeks approval for variances as needed. Acts as a liaison and develops working relationships between other departments to facilitate patient care and support daily departmental activities. Works with SPD Shift Coordinatorto direct department orientation and education to ensure that the staff is trained within the established guidelines, maintains appropriate staffing levels as indicated according to established department budget needs, develops monthly staffing schedule and posts in a timely manner. Receives vacation requests and determines approval status and monitors attendance according to the established guidelines. Monitors for proper function of sterilization equipment and validates records and biological testing. Coordinates with SPD Manager and Human Resources, employee disciplinaryaction with the appropriate documentation, consults with SPD Manager and Labor Relations Manager for interpretation of union contract, completes and performs employee reviews and monitors employee performance improvement processes. Communicates routinely with leadership in areas serviced and troubleshoots instrumentation to provide efficient and quality customer service. Interviews applicants, makes recommendations for hire to SPD Manager and Human Resources.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification required within the first year.   

Experience

• Minimum five years SPD experience working in an acute care facility including experience with surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience. • Demonstrated knowledge in applying infection control practices and knowledge of sterile processing functions. (Manual decontamination, inspection and assembly of surgical instrumentation and processing function).
• Ability to direct, coach and supervise people.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software. (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to work a variety of shifts.  

Licensure/Certification

• HSPA CRCST or CSPDT

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.