Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Duties

• Maintains current registry/certification in Sterile Processing.
• Makes recommendations for improvement regarding cost, quality, and service issues in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Establishes caregiver work schedules and changes, departmental call and holiday schedules, and payroll.
• Maintains record keeping for departmental activities such as instrument repairs, QI, departmental staffing, etc.
• Generates and maintains departmental reports and provides information for SPD Support Manager Director.
• Acts as a resource person for departmental issues, including troubleshooting, instrumentation questions, interdepartmental standards clarification/interpretation, customer complaints/concerns, etc.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new hires and transfers.
• Meets with company representatives concerning instrument replacement and repair. Makes small equipment purchases with Director approval.
• Replenishes implants.
• Maintains and oversees the case cart system, including completeness, cleanliness, and modification.
• Calls for and monitors service requests from contracted equipment services following established guidelines and initiates routine maintenance work requests.
• Participates in the daily work routine as needed.

Qualifications

• All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable.
• H.S. Diploma required.
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician required.
• One year Sterile Processing required.
• Experience as a Specialty Technician or in Leadership is preferred.