Team Lead - Sterile Processing
About The Position
Ensures proper operation of all sterilizer units throughout Surgical Services prior to use on a daily basis. Responsible for running biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day and for recording results in the appropriate log. Responsible for inspecting all equipment for viable signs of malfunction and reports to manager and/or Biomed. Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD. Works closely with Manager and assists with training and in-service for new and longer-term employees. Maintains preventative maintenance procedures and control procedures on all equipment and instrumentation. Assists manager with creation of SPD staff schedule. Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation. Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply levels; testing effectiveness of sterilizer function by assembling and placing culture spore tests following procedure; storing new and reprocessed equipment and supplies; cleaning shelves and work areas and mopping liquid spills from floors as necessary. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment. Maintains count sheets and item inventory in instrument tracking system. Assists Manager in compiling monthly productivity statistics. Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD. Acquires needed items from Sterile Processing Department and delivers them to the Operating Room. Surgical Technician I SPD cleans and restocks the Sterile Core.
Requirements
- Ensures proper operation of all sterilizer units through out Surgical Services prior to use on a daily basis.
- Responsible for running biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day and for recording results in appropriate log.
- Responsible for inspecting all equipment for viable signs of malfunction and reports to manager and/or Biomed.
- Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD.
- Works closely with Manager and assists with training and in service for new and longer term employees.
- Maintains preventative maintenance procedures and control procedure on all equipment and instrumentation.
- Assists manager with creation of SPD staff schedule.
- Assist in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation.
- Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply level; test effectiveness of sterilizer function by assembling and placing culture spore tests following procedure; store new and reprocessed equipment and supplies; clean shelves and work areas and mop liquid spills from floors as necessary.
- Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintains count sheets and item inventory in instrument tracking system.
- Assists Manager in compiling monthly productivity statistics.
- Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.
- Acquires needed items from Sterile Processing Department and delivers them to the Operating Room.
- Cleans and restocks the Sterile Core.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper operation of all sterilizer units through out Surgical Services prior to use on a daily basis.
- Responsible for running biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day and for recording results in appropriate log.
- Responsible for inspecting all equipment for viable signs of malfunction and reports to manager and/or Biomed.
- Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD.
- Works closely with Manager and assists with training and in service for new and longer term employees.
- Maintains preventative maintenance procedures and control procedure on all equipment and instrumentation.
- Assists manager with creation of SPD staff schedule.
- Assist in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation.
- Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply level; test effectiveness of sterilizer function by assembling and placing culture spore tests following procedure; store new and reprocessed equipment and supplies; clean shelves and work areas and mop liquid spills from floors as necessary.
- Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintains count sheets and item inventory in instrument tracking system.
- Assists Manager in compiling monthly productivity statistics.
- Carries out routine and assigned tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and storing items in the appropriate place in the SPD.
- Acquires needed items from Sterile Processing Department and delivers them to the Operating Room.
- Cleans and restocks the Sterile Core.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
