Lead Registered Sterile Processing Technician

The certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician (C) reports to the OR/SPD Manager. Responsible for the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department, which includes decontamination, instrument processing, sterilization and distribution. Monitors cost, quality and service issues and makes recommendations for improvement. Maintains current registry/certification in Sterile Processing. Must be able to perform job duties of Reg. Sterile Processing Technician.

• Must be able to perform job duties of Reg. Sterile Processing Technician.
• Responsible for the establishment of caregiver work schedules and changes, departmental call and holiday schedules and payroll.
• Responsible for maintaining the record keeping for departmental activities (i.e. instrument repairs, QI, departmental staffing, etc.).
• Generates and maintains departmental reports and provides information for SPD Support Manager Director.
• Acts as resource person for departmental issues, (i.e. trouble shooting, instrumentation questions, interdepartmental standards clarification/interpretation, customer complaints/concerns, etc.).
• Participates in the orientation and training of new hires and transfers.
• Meets with company representatives concerning instrument replacement and repair. Makes small equipment purchase to replace instruments with Director approval. Replenishes implants.
• Monitors and oversees the case cart system to include but not limited to: completeness, cleanliness, and modification.
• Calls for and monitors service requests from contracted equipment services following established guidelines and initiates routine maintenance work requests
• Participates in the daily work routine as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• H.S. Diploma - Required

• 1 Year - Sterile Processing - Required
• Experience as a Specialty Technician or in Leadership - Preferred

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) - Required Upon Hire

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Speaking clearly.
• Able to communicate by voice with co-workers, representatives, customers.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Precise hand/eye coordination with surgical instrumentation.
• Able to assemble surgical instrumentation.
• Manipulate small items and equipment.
• Must possess fine motor skills to handle micro instrumentation.
• Able to use SPD microscope.
• Answer telephone.
• Ability to learn keyboard skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong work ethic, team player, supportive, able to work under pressure, flexible, focused.
• Must have positive attitude and outgoing personality.
• Can work independently.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving carts, instruments, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembling instrumentation, supplies, etc.
• Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 or more hours at a stretch.
• Operation of instrumentation and equipment.
• Walking, filling case carts.
• Pushing and pulling carts and other equipment.
• Able to lift and carry instrument sets and other equipment of up to 60 pounds.
• Able to reach above head to put instrument sets on shelf.
• Able to safely remove instrument sets from shelves without damage.
• Able to reach, climb on stool, stoop, kneel down.
• Ability to take departmental calls with 20 minute response time.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Manipulate numbers.
• Differentiate and count instruments.
• Ability to interpret data from various sources in the department.
• Able to comprehend surgical procedures, instrumentation, sequence of events.
• Short and long term memory.
• Concentration and alertness for extended periods of time.
• Follow rules and instructions.
• Able to go from situation to situation or area to area in department.
• Follow policies and procedures of department with minimal to no supervision.
• Organizational skills.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual skills i.e. able to distinguish one instrument from another.
• Tactile, feel, distinguish colors.
• Hearing, i.e., another person wearing a mask.

Exposure to Hazards

• Blood and body fluids, chemical compounds in SPD, ETO, and toxic chemicals for disinfecting.
• Sticks and cuts from needles and knives.
• Wet floors.
• Pathogens from cleaning and disinfecting instrumentation and equipment.

Other Skills and Abilities