Sterile Processing Lead Technician – Full-Time – Nights

Job Description:

1. PURPOSE OF JOB:

Performs and serves as a resource for decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of all basic and specialized complex instrumentation.

Troubleshoots equipment and/or product failure and reports findings to Senior Manager of Sterile Processing.

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Consistently ensures that instrument sets are complete prior to sterilization, record all missing items that are not replaced in instrument sets. (25%)

2. Demonstrates an understanding of basic principles of all types of sterilization methods and operates/maintains sterilizers according to the manufacturer recommendations. (25%)

3. Displays complete knowledge in identifying surgical instrumentation. (15%)

4. Reviews documentations, sterilization test results, and equipment monitors and records for accuracy. (15%)

5. Keep Department Manager informed of problems or issues with associates, customers, or vendors in a timely manner. (10%)

6. Ensure staff follow cleaning procedures per manufacture's instructions.

(10%)

Job Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Certification from IAHCSMM (CRCST) OR CBSPD (CSPDT) required

1. Experience:

• Three years of experience in a Sterile Processing Department with one year in a lead or charge role preferred

1. Other Skills:

• Experience with inventory control, tracking systems, purchasing.
• Use of computers, decontamination, and sterilization systems