Lead SPD Tech, Day Shift

Cincinnati Children's

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading the day shift operations for Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD). Key responsibilities include ensuring the appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions and established processes. The position also entails managing inventory, documenting processes, identifying and reporting malfunctioning equipment, and providing operational and staff leadership. This includes functioning as a preceptor, leading process improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance, creating daily assignments, and managing timekeeping for SPD staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required

Nice To Haves

Additional certification that includes one or more of Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred

Responsibilities

Using manual or mechanical means, cleans a variety of equipment and instruments at the appropriate level for patient care.
Stores or assembles instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.
Uses defined processes to disinfect and/or sterilize equipment and instruments according to the type of equipment and the manufacturer's instructions for use.
May inspect, assemble and/or test equipment prior to storage or transportation.
Accurately maintains documentation and ensures equipment is appropriately processed to ensure timely availability.
Records and reports malfunctioning equipment and damaged instrumentation, scopes and endoscopes, and other supplies.
Assist and lead the direction of the shift to ensure efficiency of daily workflow.
Ensures adequate levels of inventory are maintained and available for use.
Regularly functions as a preceptor and a resource for other Technicians.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Leads projects, process improvements and quality assurance efforts, developing corrective action plans and ensuring compliance and readiness plans are current.
Creates daily assignments for SPD staff.
Responsible for timekeeping.
Performs high level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical procedures according to designated processing team.