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Job Location drjobs

Boston, TX - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 22 - 25

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Fulltime
Description

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and as a key member of the medical team the Sterile Processing Technician Lead is responsible for overseeing and performing all functions related to the decontamination cleaning inspection assembly sterilization and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. This role ensures compliance with manufacturers instructions for use (IFU) as well as standards set by regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Lead Technician also provides guidance and training to staff ensuring adherence to protocols and promoting a culture of safety and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Instrument Processing: Perform and oversee all aspects of instrument processing including decontamination cleaning inspection assembly packaging sterilization and storage ensuring compliance with established protocols and standards.
  • Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain sterilization equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners washer disinfectors and steam autoclaves. Conduct routine safety checks and document maintenance activities.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor sterilization processes by reviewing mechanical chemical and biological indicators. Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles spore testing and equipment efficacy tests.
  • Inventory Management: Collaborate with Medical Assistant floor leads to maintain adequate par levels of instruments and supplies. Order and restock items as needed ensuring costeffective inventory control.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all sterilization activities including logs for sterilizers washers spore testing and biological and chemical tests.
  • Compliance: Ensure all practices adhere to regulatory standards and guidelines including those from TJC AAMI AORN and CDC.
  • Training: Provide training to personnel on proper sterilization techniques and protocols.

Lead Responsibilities

  • Staff Supervision: Provide guidance and support to Medical Assistant staff crosstrained in sterile processing and disinfection procedures.
  • Daily Coordination: Obtain daily instrument lists from relevant departments (e.g. Dental Assistant) and coordinate processing activities accordingly.
  • Documentation Verification: Verify that biological testing and efficacy tests are performed daily on all sterilizers and documented correctly. Record Management: Upload sterilizer printout receipts and ensure all documentation is accurately maintained.
  • Supply Ordering: Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Additional Performance Requirements

  • Communication: Effectively communicate with patients coworkers and staff across departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Language Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English to comprehend safety instructions and documentation requirements.
  • ProblemSolving: Identify and address disinfection or instrument concerns promptly notifying the supervisor as necessary.
  • Professional Development: Assist in training other employees in the medical support department and participate in continuing education activities.

Policy and Procedures

  • Policy Adherence: Maintain familiarity with Fenway Health policies and procedures adhering to medical department standards for attendance and professional conduct.
  • Environment Maintenance: Contribute to maintaining a patientcentered professional work environment.

Agency Participatory Expectations

  • Quality Improvement: Suggest and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and quality assessment activities.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to established safety policies and procedures identifying and addressing potential unsafe situations.
  • Meetings and Training: Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings inservices and professional training sessions.
  • Professional Competence: Maintain professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities providing records of continuing education activities.
  • Committee Participation: Serve on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested.



Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Detailoriented and highly organized.
  • Vocational or Technical training in central processing
  • Two plus years of Sterile processing experience required.
  • Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  • Ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment and decisionmaking.
  • Willingness to work various shifts as needed including evenings for coverage purposes.
  • Effective skills in service teamwork communication respect for others and time/priority management.
  • Demonstrates appropriate appearance and demeanor consistent with a professional work environment.
  • Maintains uptodate knowledge of infection control medical terminology and sterilization processes.
  • Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues patients clients and vendors across diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to promoting a culture dedicated to equity diversity inclusion and belonging.

Preferred:

  • Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or comparable experience will be considered.




This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.


We offer competitive salaries and for those who qualify an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans generous paid time off commuter benefits and more.
LGBTQIA identified persons Black Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC) and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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