Summary: The Lead Technician is responsible for the effective day to day assigned operations of Sterile Processing (SPD). Documentation of activities shall be maintained. Scope of responsibilities include all activities related to the smooth flow of both chargeable and non-chargeable supplies to approximately 30 Nursing Units and Clinics. Directly responsible for the multi-shift scheduling of 3 to 6 associates assigned to SPD. Assists and relieves Manager. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the day to day work within the Sterile Processing Dept.; participates with Charge Nurse and Clinical Manager in making departmental decisions, budgeting, and safety. Assist in interviewing process of new Sterile Processing Technicians. Provides orientation for new Associates and ongoing support for continuing education and support. Monitors compliance with sterilization procedures and guidelines for the dept., as outlined within AMI and as outlined by Ambulatory Surgery Center Policy. Develops department procedures in accordance with organizational standards to insure the delivery of quality patient care. Supervise adherence to sterilization protocols as provided in AMI Guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to process instruments per manufacturer's guidelines. Facilitates the coordination of Sterile Processing services with other departments, pursues innovative opportunities for improving services and reducing costs, meets with users to encourage standardization in order to obtain better pricing agreements with vendors. Maximize quantity and quality of products, equipment and services for funds expended. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the dept. Works with the Charge Nurse in scheduling/assigning staff. Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.