Team Leader - SPD

AnMed Health•Anderson, SC

52d

About The Position

Assists Department Supervisor in managing the daily operations of the department, process surgical instruments and scopes. Demonstrates accountability for operating room readiness ensuring sterile instrumentation and equipment are ready for procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instrumentation and surgical procedures.
Two (2) years experience in a sterile processing department
Must have active certification as CRCST or CBSPDT.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of HLD preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to rules, regulations and policies.
Orients new staff using competency checklist
Maintains current knowledge of sterilization methods and instrument care.
Assists with sorting, labeling and issuing of surgical supplies and equipment.
Assists with daily inventory to ensure adequate supplies and instrumentation is available.
Assist with overseeing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, handling and storage of supplies and equipment.
Assist with overseeing of sterilization records and recalls on all positive biological readings.
Participates in departmental educational programs, staff meetings, and Quality Improvement
Assist in preparation of surgical case carts ensuring carts are complete
Responsible for all other day to day duties of a certified sterile processing tech to include processes of decontamination, instrument processing, and distribution.