Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

1d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role serves as a liaison between staff performing activities in a specialized area and the SPD leadership team. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician collaborates with Operating Room staff to ensure the availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases. They also collaborate with all other customers of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) services, act as a formal trainer for new and existing staff, and assist in the implementation of new processes. The position requires adherence to all standard operating procedures, policies, and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines. The technician must be able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership, and follow up accordingly. They are responsible for completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintaining workflow continuity. Additionally, the role may involve participation in competency development, testing, and documentation, as well as attending meetings as a representative of Sterile Processing and assisting in developing department policies.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of instrumentation processing to include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Must be certified and maintain certification in Central Service Technology.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Three years of experience in a related field is preferred.
Additional Sterile Processing Certifications, such as Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Liaison between staff performing activities in a specialized area and the SPD leadership team.
Collaborates with Operating Room staff to ensure availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases.
Collaborates with all other customers of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) services.
Formal trainer of staff, new and existing.
Assists in the implementation of new processes.
Follows all standard operating procedures and policies and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.
Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership, and follow-up according to procedure or instruction.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow.
May participate in competency development, testing and documentation.
May also attend meetings as a representative of Sterile Processing, and assist in developing department policies.