Lead Sterile Processing Tech-FT-Evenings

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?

At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Evenings : 3PM-11 : 30PM Monday-Friday

Job Summary :

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician functions under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager to assist with the coordination and implementation of surgical instrument processing and work flow. This includes the processing of supplies and equipment, performing cleaning and sterilization duties, preparing surgical packs, supplies, linens and instruments in the central supply area. The lead technician will work in concert with the medical and nursing staff in assuring that operating rooms are adequately stocked with necessary equipment and supplies are prepared and present so that surgical cases operate efficiently and on-time.

The lead technicians will serve as a working technician with the all of the direct assignments as a Sterile Process technicians with additional duties required for "Lead "status. This will include responsibilities such as acting as a liaison between the SPT's and other operating room team members, serving as the resource, participating in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, trouble shooting any daily operational issues impeding work flow, orientation of SPT staff and other duties as assigned. The Lead SPT will oversee designated service lines with frequent and ongoing communications to management, physicians, nurses and other operating room staff.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Demonstrates Consistent Application of Aseptic / Sterile Techniques of all Instruments and

• Supplies : Collects, receives, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements and standards :
• Demonstrates consistent application of aseptic / sterile techniques all instruments and supplies :
• Applies proper sterilization procedures in the operation of sonic washers, washer decontaminators, steam, and steris sterilize. Assures proper working condition of equipment and reports problems with equipment or maintenance needs. Handles and stores instruments, equipments and supplies appropriately
• Appropriately handles, scans bar codes, and stores sterile items in pre determined locations for future use

Surgical Services Equipment Management : Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment and detects need for repair or replacement and suspects of cleanliness, assemble, wraps or containerizes instruments and equipment

Communicates and Participates in Surgical Services Work Flow

Communicates and Participates in Surgical Services Work Flow

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 2 years previous sterile process experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills :

Demonstrates expert knowledge in surgical supply processing, surgical instruments and sterile technique.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Should be highly organized with ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed based on daily demands.

Ability to work with all levels of care providers.

Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills.

Must be able to understand, speak and write English well to communicate with surgical services team.

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