Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician

Northwell Health • Norwalk, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is the Team Leader for the Sterile Processing Department at Norwalk Hospital Association, responsible for the evening operation of the department. This includes supervising employees in the coordination, monitoring, and deployment of SPD products for procedures occurring during the evening, and preparing SPD products for the OR cases for the following day. The role requires the individual to maintain standards for sterilization per Joint Commission and regulatory agencies during evening hours, prepare work assignments for staff during the evening shift, and monitor and educate staff on the use of pick tickets and case cards to ensure 100% accuracy and completion of case carts. The Lead Technician will also transfer critical information on the status of sterilization, supplies, and instruments to the department manager.

Requirements

• Must have Sterile Processing Licensure to be considered
• High school diploma

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evening operation for the department, where employees are supervised in the decontamination and sterilization of products and instruments.
• Coordinates the staff preparation of instrument and supply case picks for the next day's OR cases, using the modified cart system.
• When necessary, performs manual and physical duties of a CSS Technician.
• Maintains standards for sterilization per Joint Commission and regulatory agencies during evening hours.
• Prepares work assignments for staff during evening shift.
• Monitors and educates staff on the use of pick tickets and case cards to ensure 100% accuracy and completion of case carts.
• Transfers critical information on status of sterilization, supplies, and instruments to the department manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED