Instrument Technician Lead

Responsibilities

• Consistently ensures that instrument sets are complete prior to sterilization, record all missing items that are not replaced in the instrument sets and replace missing items whenever possible.
• Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of sterilization methods and operates sterilizers according to manufacturers recommendations. Troubleshoot errors and present detailed description to service person.
• Displays complete knowledge in identifying surgical instruments and educate sterile processing technicians on DH names for instruments. Have knowledge of picture books of instruments and location to assist with rarely used sets to assure accuracy.
• Reviews documentations, sterilization test results, and equipment monitors and records for accuracy.
• Keep Department Manager informed of problems with associates, customers, or vendors in a timely manner when emergent or bring detailed events to weekly meetings.
• Ensure staff follow cleaning procedures per manufacture’s instructions.
• Educate staff on new technology, instruments, or procedures in the SP department.
• Able to teach and assist in the training of SP Associates
• Coincide the orientation of new employees in consultation with the Dept Manager
• Mentor and train peers to achieve departmental goals
• Participate in training and orientation of SP Technicians

Qualifications

• Education or Equivalent Experience:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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