Team Lead - Sterile Processing

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician ensures the proper operation of all sterilizer units throughout Surgical Services prior to daily use. This role is responsible for running and recording biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day, inspecting equipment for malfunctions, and reporting issues to management or Biomed. The Lead processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD. They work closely with the Manager, assisting with training and in-service education for new and existing employees. The position involves maintaining preventative maintenance procedures and control procedures on all equipment and instrumentation, and assisting the manager with staff scheduling and new employee orientation. Additional duties include examining sterilization/expiration dates, reporting inoperable equipment, conducting visual inventory inspections for adequate stock levels, testing sterilizer effectiveness with spore tests, storing new and reprocessed equipment, and maintaining clean work areas. The role also involves maintaining count sheets and instrument tracking systems, assisting the Manager with monthly productivity statistics, inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies, and delivering items to the Operating Room. The Surgical Technician I SPD cleans and restocks the Sterile Core. Responsibilities include High Level Disinfection, monitoring and documenting indicator results, following safety procedures, operating equipment safely, preparing and distributing surgical case carts, and storing items appropriately. The role also encompasses performing duties as a Scrub Tech and maintaining current knowledge, certifications, and licensure. The Lead directs other personnel and may be required to remain on campus during severe weather or disasters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
2 years sterile processing experience Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, equipment and supply management and decontamination of equipment with demonstrated competency
Ability to read and understand the English Language
Strong attention to detail, organizational and follow through skills required.

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.
Surgical Technician I SPD cleans and restocks the Sterile Core.
Perform other related duties as required such as: High Level Disinfection, 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; monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas; follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment; operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use; monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas; prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team; store new and reprocessed equipment and supplies; and clean shelves and work areas and mop liquid spills from floors as necessary.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required as a Scrub Tech as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
Pursues professional growth and development.
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.