Sterile Processing Lead Tech

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the department supervisor or manager, the Sterile Processing Lead Tech organizes, maintains, and documents specialty surgical supplies and instrumentation. The role plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and leads a specific staff group, and is responsible for day-to-day staff operations. The Lead Tech provides staff with direction and decision support and brings concerns or issues to the Supervisor.

The position serves as a liaison among Sterile Processing, the Operating Room, and vendor representatives to ensure instrumentation is available for surgeries and ancillary areas. It plans, organizes, and orders surgical instruments and implants, maintains instrument inventory and records of borrowed or loaned instruments, and assists the SPD Supervisor with daily department duties. The role also operates and maintains Sterile Processing equipment and works independently as a resource for all elements of Sterile Processing.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• CRCST certification.
• At least two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Censitrac, and Epic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently using critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Troubleshooting inclination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and document specialty surgical supplies and instrumentation.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and lead a specific group of staff.
• Manage day-to-day staff operations, provide direction and decision support, and bring concerns or issues to the Supervisor.
• Liaise among Sterile Processing, the Operating Room, and vendor representatives to ensure instrumentation is available for surgery and ancillary areas.
• Plan, organize, and order surgical instruments and implants.
• Maintain instrument inventory and records of borrowed or loaned instruments.
• Assist the SPD Supervisor with daily duties essential to department operations.
• Operate and maintain Sterile Processing equipment.
• Work independently and serve as a resource for all elements of Sterile Processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED