Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Sterile Processing Technician LeadThe Sterile Processing Technician Lead supports with properly decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments in order to comply with safety standards and provide quality patient care.Essential Job FunctionWorks under the direction of Supervisor and assists with the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)Serves as a departmental resource for SPD and other departments and models excellent customer serviceMaintains frequent and ongoing communication with the Sterile Processing SupervisorExpert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employeesAssumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assignedAssists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employeesAssists with case carts management, case picking, and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing SupervisorUses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical CoordinatorsEnsures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate departmentAssists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logsAssists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policiesAssists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assignedOther duties as assigned.EducationRequired: High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred: Associate's DegreeExperienceRequired: 4 + years of experience in Sterile Processing or a related fieldLicensure/Certification/ListingRequired: Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Preferred: Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certified (CASSPT), Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)