LEAD STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

PSN Services LLC • Bellaire, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation, and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital. Prepares equipment and ensures the proper handling and storage of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for supply orders, schedules, and working with vendors.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid sterile processing technician certification required, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Tech Required.
• Current and active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first line resource for sterile processing techs.
• Make and edit the count sheets.
• Make rotation work schedule.
• Speaking with vendors.
• Daily supply meetings with materials management.
• Communicate with OR manager regarding OR sterile processing needs.
• Gets sets ready for surgery schedule.
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, and equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follow proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects, and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful action regarding work activities.
• Follows established policies and procedures in the performance of all work activities in compliance with Departmental and regulatory agency.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees