Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Evenings

Job Duties

• Assists with staffing, planning and management of the operational functions in conjunction with the requirements of all areas.
• Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of management personnel.
• Alters normal routines in order to adjust to irregular and emergent situations.
• Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills, requirements and work performance in the department.
• Works with the Supervisor in developing quality monitors, in-service programs and orientation programs.
• Assists with the maintaining listings and diagrams of surgical and floor grade instrument sets.
• Assists with the interviewing and replacement of new or replacement employees.
• Assists in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation.
• Performs all activities of a Sterile Processing Technician including proper operation of decontamination, and sterilization equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and assembles instrument sets.
• Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Three years related work experience
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within three months of hire