Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Dept Outpatient Surgery
About The Position
Performs and participates in the decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue storage or further processing (such as sterilization). Monitors reads documents and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (ETO Steam Steris and Sterrad). Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment instruments and supplies manually and mechanically (Hand Washing Washer/Sterilizer Ultrasonic Cleaner Scope Washer Cart Washer). Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department's services. Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers. Models team behaviors to frontline employees. Manages departmental bar code system (SPM ORMIS). Serves as preceptor in all areas of CSS (decontam, distribution, assembly and sterilizers) Must maintain a minimum of two advanced or specialty operations In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- This position requires: Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) through HSPA OR CSPDT (Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD AND (1) additional following certification: CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocess), or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) Within 6 months of hire into this role
- Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
- Ability to lift/push/pull 25-50lbs.
- Working in environment with fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Responsibilities
- Performs and participates in the decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue storage or further processing (such as sterilization).
- Monitors reads documents and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (ETO Steam Steris and Sterrad).
- Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment instruments and supplies manually and mechanically (Hand Washing Washer/Sterilizer Ultrasonic Cleaner Scope Washer Cart Washer).
- Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department's services.
- Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers.
- Models team behaviors to frontline employees.
- Manages departmental bar code system (SPM ORMIS).
- Serves as preceptor in all areas of CSS (decontam, distribution, assembly and sterilizers)
- Must maintain a minimum of two advanced or specialty operations
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
