Team Lead - Sterile Processing, Full-time, Evenings, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician ensures the proper operation of all sterilizer units throughout Surgical Services prior to use on a daily basis. This role is responsible for running biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day and recording results, inspecting all equipment for malfunctions, and reporting issues to management and/or Biomed. The Lead processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD, works closely with the Manager, and assists with training and in-service for new and existing employees. They maintain preventative maintenance procedures and control procedures on all equipment and instrumentation, and assist the manager with creating the SPD staff schedule and orienting new employees. Additional duties include examining sterilization/expiration dates, reporting inoperable equipment, conducting visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock, testing sterilizer effectiveness, storing equipment and supplies, and maintaining clean and organized work areas to meet required standards and ensure a safe work environment. The role also involves maintaining count sheets and item inventory in the instrument tracking system, assisting the Manager in compiling 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 performing duties required by the Sterile Processing Department, including High Level Disinfection, monitoring and documenting results of sterilization indicators, preparing and distributing surgical case carts, and operating equipment safely. The role also encompasses responsibilities as a Scrub Tech and maintaining current knowledge, certifications, and licensure, pursuing professional growth, and directing other personnel in patient care as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Minimum Work Experience 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.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Sterile Processing Department as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
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.