Description
The position serves as a leader who is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency through the completion of all staff task assignments on assigned shift.
Serves as a working technician, performing all of the direct functions of a Sterile Processing Technician, with the additional duties required as Lead.
Core Competencies
- Performs Decontamination, Prep and Pack, Sterilization.
- Assists with the identification and development of educational needs for staff as well as coordinating in-services with vendors.
- Develops and provides guidance for new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and or facility quality assurance programs when needed.
- Coaches and mentors co-workers through open positive communication to promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
- Utilizes critical thinking and the chain of command within hospital and IMS regarding identified problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution.
- Communicates any discrepancies to the appropriate sterile processing and OR personnel.
- Reviews the surgery schedule and flow sheets to prioritize work flows and to ensure all loaner / rental trays are received, processed and delivered for the following day.
- Assists with orientation and training of new sterile processing personnel.
- Assigns and prioritizes the work of the sterile processing personnel in order to maintain efficient work flow.
- Oversees staff competency and ensures all policies and procedures are followed relative to sterile processing.
- Assists Supervisor in determining work priorities, ensuring that all tasks are accomplished in a timely manor by monitoring and directly the daily work actives of the Sterile Processing personnel.
- Monitors and audits daily work processes and procedures.
- Observes daily practices and identifies, corrects and provides appropriate training or retraining.
Education
Degree Program High School Diploma / GED or Higher EducationGeneral Studies
Experience
Additional Information Two (2) years related experience
License / Certification Requirements
CRCST or CBSPD
Compensation Range
$26.58 - $40.32 / Hour
30+ days ago