Lead Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
This position involves taking report from the Supervisor/Manager from the 1st Shift to properly carry out the responsibilities of ensuring that patient needs are met. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for directing effective staff flow on the evening shift. They manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization. This role involves caring for and operating ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. The Lead Tech completes quality monitoring and documentation, performs quality assurance activities, and is responsible for supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Additionally, they are responsible for mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling of new Sterile Processing Technicians. This role serves as a leader for the department to promote teamwork within the department and with other departments. All duties are performed with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service.
Requirements
- Possessing an SPD-Relevant Certification (CRCST or CBSPD)
- Minimum of 2 years of SPD experience
- Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination
- Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing as a CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
- Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization.
- Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment.
- Completes quality monitoring and documentation.
- Performs quality assurance activities.
- Responsible for supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.
- Responsible for mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling of new Sterile Processing Technicians.
- Serves as leader for the department to promote teamwork within the department and with other departments.
- Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
