Lead Central Sterile Supply Tech

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Lead Central Sterile Supply Tech to coordinate the flow of surgical instrument processing and case cart management under the moderate direction of the Central Service Manager. The role serves as a liaison among the Central Sterile Processing (CSP) team, nursing units, and surgical areas regarding the case cart system and Medical/Surgical supplies. It communicates and educates CSP technicians about changes and requirements for sterilization and assembly equipment, supplies, and procedure trays. The position also checks and delivers supplies to nursing units and maintains tracking system data. Work may be required at either campus or alternate sites. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role on a rotating shift. The position requires setting and organizing work priorities while adapting to frequent changes, managing multiple tasks in a potentially stressful environment, and handling high-volume phone communications. The employee must maintain concentration on detailed work despite interruptions and may need to delegate responses to staff to meet clinical needs.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Five years of experience in the Central Sterile Processing field.
Central Service certification through CBSPD or CRCST.
Knowledge of sterilization standards and procedures and Central Service-related medical terminology.
Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and associated devices.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to set and organize work priorities and adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to multitask and handle high-volume phone communications.
Ability to concentrate on fine detail despite interruptions and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Knowledge of SPD supplies and body mechanics principles for lifting and moving equipment.
Ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical instrument processing and case cart management activities.
Serve as a liaison between the CSP team, nursing units, and surgical areas regarding the case cart system and Medical/Surgical supplies.
Communicate and educate CSP technicians about changes and requirements for sterilization and assembly equipment, supplies, and procedure trays.
Check supply levels and deliver supplies to nursing units.
Maintain tracking system data.
Ensure and educate staff on proper decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment, including cleaning, identification, and inspection.
Ensure proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets to allow steam penetration and sterilization.
Collaborate with the OR Manager and Team Leaders to ensure the flow and availability of OR instruments.
Assist the manager with accurate timekeeping and scheduling.
Conduct biological monitoring within the Central Sterilization Processing Department.
Prepare Code Blue carts and perform distribution rounds.
Monitor and order supplies for assigned areas.
Monitor reported errors from clinical staff and escalate them to the manager when necessary.
Monitor the workflow of designated shifts to ensure work assignments are completed and customer expectations are met.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to efficient department operations.