Overview:
The Sterile Processing Technician Lead supports with properly decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments in order to comply with safety standards and provide quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
• Works under the direction of Supervisor and assists with the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Serves as a departmental resource for SPD and other departments and models excellent customer service
• Maintains frequent and ongoing communication with the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees
• Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned
• Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees
• Assists with case carts management, case picking, and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators
• Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department
• Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs
• Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 4 + years of experience in Sterile Processing or a related field
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Preferred: Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certified (CASSPT_, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)