Lead Central Sterile Processing Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Lead Central Service Technician provides technical expertise in processing instrumentation and supplies so they are suitable for patient use during routine and emergency situations. The role serves as a key departmental leader, prioritizing workload, maintaining quality indicators, and supporting the organization’s mission and philosophy in daily operations. The technician ensures surgical instruments and supplies are sterilized, inspected, and ready for use in a timely manner, while managing assembly and decontamination processes to support patient safety and efficient clinical operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Central Service Technician Certificate, or willingness to obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
Strong attention to detail.
Background in the medical field.
Demonstrated experience supervising or coaching other staff members.
Ability to operate complex sterilization equipment and lead a team toward departmental goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical field.
Experience supervising other workers.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and organize daily workload to maintain high productivity and smooth workflow.
Accurately assemble trays, individual instruments, and supplies according to departmental policy.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness, sharpness, and functionality.
Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment while following safety and hazard protocols.
Monitor, record, and respond to biological indicators to ensure sterilization integrity.
Lead the picking and wanding of surgical supplies for each case to help prevent procedure delays.
Train and coach new and current staff and complete competency sign-offs.
Oversee daily departmental operations to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

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