Lead Sterile Processing Tech - Maryview Medical Center

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician Certified will maintain a consistent high standard in the processing of instruments patient care equipment and supplies and help assure that the department will meet or exceed the The Joint Commission (JCAHO) requirements in a cost effective manner. They will maximize utilization of available resources and departmental operations support on assigned shift. The Lead will process patient charges as determined by the facility. The Lead will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state standards of practice.

Licensing/Certification

One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)

Certified Endoscope Preprocessor (CER) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

3 years experience (required)

5 years experience (preferred)

Training

EPIC (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturers instructions for use.

• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood bone and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment. Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.

• Inventories stocks and delivers supplies carts equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Orders restocks labels and maintains proper inventory levels. Rotates stock inspecting for outdates per market requirements.

• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking surgery schedules surgeon preference cards supply ordering and management. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.

• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind. Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.

• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

• Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as sterile product identification.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors steam and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation .

• Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General Gynecological Robotic ENT Orthopedics Neurological Vascular Obstetrical Urological etcetera. Including functionality testing assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturers instructions for use.

• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.

• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.

• Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.

• Accessible for on call as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

• Coordinates workflow develops work and paid time off (PTO) schedules and assures all sterile processing records are maintained accurately and appropriately.

• Initiates and adheres to monthly quality indicators and/or outcomes measurements and promotes improvement (e.g. accuracy of instrument trays number of positive spores).

• Follows safety rules and regulations assuring that equipment used is maintained properly and used safely. Stays current with best practices in the industry.

• Acts as a role model and resource for department staff maintaining positive customer relations and following department policy and practice.

• Prioritizes department activities during oversight of the Sterile Processing area (e.g. decontamination sterilization and equipment and/or supply management as it relates to sterile processing).

• Participates in departmental goals and objectives.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.