Team Leader Sterile Processing

Powers Health•East Chicago, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Team Leader Sterile Processing plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of technical personnel who provide sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments for patient use. The role monitors the decontamination, processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and other sterilized materials; ensures staff use aseptic techniques when preparing and handling reusable and disposable sterile supplies; maintains a system for rotating sterilized instruments and checking packaging integrity; and initiates operating-room product recalls. The position requires knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization, preparation and distribution systems, equipment mechanics, and unit-related policies, procedures, and standards. The Team Leader also applies analytical, interpersonal, and supervisory or managerial skills.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to completion of two years of technical training as a Central Service Technician.
Certification from an accredited Central Service Technician Program, or equivalent training and experience.
Two to three years of experience.
Thorough knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of sterilization, preparation, and distribution systems.
Basic mechanical knowledge of unit equipment.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards related to unit responsibilities.
Analytical, interpersonal, and supervisory or managerial skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of technical personnel providing supplies, equipment, and instruments for patient use.
Monitor decontamination, processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and other sterilized materials.
Ensure personnel use aseptic techniques when preparing and handling reusable and disposable sterile supplies.
Develop and ensure adherence to a system for rotating sterilized instruments and checking packaging integrity.
Initiate product recall procedures in the operating room.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Life insurance and disability coverage options
Fitness center discount program
Tuition assistance and career development
Paid Time Off
Wellness, reward, and recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and nutritional and financial education
Instant discounts and exclusive deals on hotels, food, clothing, and other items
Competitive wage and benefits package
Tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support career advancement