Lead Instrument Technician

Position Details

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead, under general supervision, follows robust processes in Decontamination, Processing and Sterilization by cleaning instruments and equipment ensuring that all items are free of any bioburden, inspecting, function testing and assembling instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization.

• Fulfills the role by following Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization as well as Department and Hospital Processes and Policies.
• Maintains accurate documentation on written logs and/or computer systems, including processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization as well as Sterile Processing Department Equipment.
• Prioritizes instrumentation for processing, answers telephones and dispatches instrumentation, equipment and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 18 months experience in Sterile Processing or 1600 hours of hands-on experience in Sterile Processing
• Certifications: Maintain CRCST or CSPDT Certification through HSPA or CBSPD by completing required CEU hours. Recommend obtaining additional Sterile Processing Certifications of CIS, CER &/or CHL.
• Other: PROF062- Preceptor Workshop & PROF358- Preceptor Workshop Pre-course Curriculum completion within 6 months of hire. Basic computer skills.
• Physical Demands: Frequent: high/mid/low level lift of items weighing around 25 pounds. Frequent: hand coordination.