Sterile Processing Technician Lead Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Overview:

The Sterile Processing Technician Lead supports withproperly decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing medicalequipment and instruments in order to comply with safety standardsand provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Works underthe direction of Supervisor and assists with the daily operationsof the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Serves as adepartmental resource for SPD and other departments and modelsexcellent customer service
• Maintains frequent and ongoingcommunication with the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Expert inall aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provideguidance and education to SPD employees
• Assumes role andresponsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned
• Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining departmentproduction requirements by leading and directing SPD employees
• Assists with case carts management, case picking, and communicatesissues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Uses excellentcommunication skills when discussing instrument needs with SterileProcessing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR ClinicalCoordinators
• Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimallyand report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or theappropriate department
• Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisorwith maintenance of departmental compliance logs
• Assists SPDManager with implementation and enforcement of departmentalpolicies
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmentalcommittees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Associate’s Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required:

4 years of experience inSterile Processing or a related field

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING

Required:

CertifiedSterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified RegisteredCentral Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified SurgicalTechnologist (CST).

Preferred:

Ambulatory Surgery TechnicianCertified (CASSPT_, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification(CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified SterileProcessing Management (CSPM)