What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Team Lead - LGH Sterile Processing/Full Time Days position at Centra Medical Group?
The Sterile Processing Technician, Lead assists the OR staff in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state, accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Responsible for instrument decontamination, sterile processing, instrument care, safe handling procedures and documentation related to those activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Sterile Processing Technician, Lead will be responsible for performing the responsibilities outlined in any/all categories below.
Site Lead:
• Assists in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases.
• Anticipates instrument needs for following day and assures sterile processing completion.
• Acts as HLD Specialist. Performs/assists with daily quality testing on equipment in SPD.
• Communicates closely with staff members concerning instrument requirements and availability.
• Verify that the required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for the next day, call or weekend cases.
• Documents broken instrumentation. Completes documentation as required for instrument sets, etc. (Case Cart, Post Case, and Tray Audits). May assist in sending broken equipment out for repair.
• Manages needs list for tray inventory
• Makes sure bios are processed and ready in a timely manner
• Verify accuracy of sterilizer and Sterrad sterilization records and paperwork.
• Preforms duties as a manager when manager is not present
• Preceptor and mentors new staff.
• Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills.
• Conducts random audits on trays assembled by new staff.
• Conducts first stage re-education with techs on tray errors.
• Performs Sterile Processing Technician job responsibilities when needed.
• Serves as a resource by guiding new and current team members to appropriate resource materials
• Assist with annual competency checklist.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
2 years as a Sterile Processing Technician required.
2 Years experience as a Surgical Technician preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Certification required as CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA). Certification may be obtained within 6 months of start date with 3 years of sterile processing technician experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
- Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices
- Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research
- Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
- Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
- Demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique
- Demonstrates understanding of the proper care and sterilization of surgical instrumentation
- Able to function independently and properly process surgical instruments for all specialties
- Able to recognize recurrent situations and act with minimal supervision/assistance
- Act as a preceptor to new team members Act as a leader to all team members on assigned shift
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
