Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician aids, promotes and facilitates surgical instruments/equipment across all specialties.  The Lead Sterile Processing Technician will also be responsible for enhancing a working relationship with physicians, surgical staff and PA’s, promoting a team-focused environment. The Lead Sterile Processing tech ensures adherence to departmental policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory agencies.  The Lead Sterile Processing Technician must be knowledgeable of decontamination, instrumentation, sterilization, and the building of case carts.  The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is also responsible for the processing of any sterilized product across the hospital. 

PERFORMANCE DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Assists Manager with facilitating Instrumentation changes / requests
• Updates instrument tracking system with new equipment and sets
• Coordinates equipment and instrument changes with sterile processing staff

• Works in conjunction with OR Schedulers to ensure accurate instrumentation and supplies for upcoming surgical cases
• Orders and maintains basic instrumentation.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies
• Learns special instrument needs for new procedures and communicates to SPD staff

• Coordinates staff and workflow, adjusting staffing as necessary on assigned shift
• Tracks and keeps record of staff orientation for specific procedures/equipment
•  Gives input to manager for employee performance appraisals.
• Assists Manager in assessing staff competency
•  Responsible for developing monthly employee schedule.
• Attends Departmental meetings

• Demonstrates awareness of and assures compliance with Hospital and Departmental policies.

      Supervises and participates in SPD activities related to compliance with policies, standards and

     procedures for the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, storage and distribution of medical/surgical

     supplies and equipment.

• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with, vendors, physicians, Perioperative staff and other hospital departments.
• Completion of all mandatory competencies by due date and all employee health requirements by due dates.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A.Education

• High school diploma
• Associates Degree Sterile Processing Technician,  preferred

B.Licensure

• Sterile Processing Certification required

C.Training and Experience

• Minimum two years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician

D.Job Knowledge

• Surgical instrumentation
• Sterilization
• Decontamination
• Case Carts Preparation

DEMANDS

A.Physical

• Walking and standing  for prolonged periods
• Bending, reaching, lifting 30 to 40 pounds
• Pushing and pulling
• Visual, aural acuity and technical skill needed to act upon changes in the environment

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.