Sterile Processing Technician Lead

The Sterile Processing Technician Lead supports with properly decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments in order to comply with safety standards and provide quality patient care.

Works under the direction of Supervisor and assists with the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)

Serves as a departmental resource for SPD and other departments and models excellent customer service

Maintains frequent and ongoing communication with the Sterile Processing Supervisor

Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees

Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned

Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees

Assists with case carts management, case picking, and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor

Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators

Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department

Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs

Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies

Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associate's Degree

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 4 + years of experience in Sterile Processing or a related field

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Preferred: Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certified (CASSPT_, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)