Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

4d•$33 - $41

About The Position

Oversees, organizes, and coordinates the operation of sterilization and surgical instrument care, including staffing and work assignments. Directs, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. Ensures timely delivery of assessments and efficient maintenance and decontamination of equipment. Works independently and supports department operations by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Ensures treatment is consistent with best practices, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated expertise in surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex departmental issues.
Ability to ensure the privacy of patient protected health information.

Responsibilities

Oversee, organize, and coordinate sterilization operations and surgical instrument care, including staffing and work assignments.
Direct, implement, and update policies, procedures, and protocols to improve workflow, efficiency, and quality assurance.
Ensure timely delivery of assessments and efficient maintenance and decontamination of equipment.
Disinfect and distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Ensure treatment is consistent with best practices, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
Prioritize and delegate assignments to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.