Lead Sterile Processing Tech Central Services & Supply SCH

Salary: 20.46-30.70 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Summary:

Responsible for day to day shift operations of department and department workflow. Independently coordinates functionality of all Sterile Processing Technicians on the assigned shift and the shift that follows. Supports duties of the Central Service & Supply Manager in his/her absence. Communicates any operational or associate issues/concerns to Manager, proposes solutions and independently resolves issues/concerns when possible. Responsible for participation in department quality improvement activities, data collection and supports implementation of quality improvement initiatives, processes and practices. Assists with inventory management. Responsible for modeling and performing all Sterile Processing Technician duties.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED

Current and sustained certification as either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required

Required to maintain at least Ten (10) hours of continuing education annually

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year surgical tray and case cart experience required

Two (2) years supervisory experience in a sterile processing environment preferred

Employees hired into a Lead Sterile Processing position prior to January 1, 2015 are required to maintain 10 hours of continuing education annually

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of operating equipment

Reading, writing, communication skills

Computer skills helpful

General management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Medium level of stress

Ability to concentrate on task under disruptive conditions

Work environment change due to nature of workflow

Exposure to chemicals

Exposure to blood and body fluids

Required to wear personal protective apparel as appropriate

REQNUMBER: 32360