Lead SPD Technician, NAHOSC - Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona Healthcare; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona Healthcare is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Tech to supervise shifts, mentor staff, and act as a department resource on site. The role may include participating in hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions, and possibly assuming SPD Supervisor duties when necessary.

This position requires CRCST certification and recent experience in sterile processing or as a surgical tech, with a focus on safety, policy design, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing program or higher education preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD Certification required.
• CSPM/CHL Certification preferred.
• Certification as an Instrument Specialist preferred.
• Experience as Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts and staff, manage workflow to meet demand.
• Mentor staff and participate in hiring, evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain open communication with the Operating Room at all times.
• Educate staff on new equipment, methods and procedures.
• Design and enforce Sterile Processing policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety compliance and timely completion of mandatory trainings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Sterile Processing program or other higher education

Job description

In addition to performing all duties of the Sterile Processing Tech I & II, the Lead Sterile Processing Tech will assist in supervising assigned shifts and staff. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for precepting new employees, acting as a resource for the department, communicating with the Operating Room in a timely and professional manner, and supervising workflow. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech will also be asked to participate in the hiring process, evaluations, and disciplinary actions, as well as assist with employee grievances. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech may also be called upon to take SPD Supervisor duties when necessary.

This position's work location is on site.

Responsibilities

Supervision

• Oversee assigned shifts and staff, including managing workflow to meet demand.
• Seek out and participate in mentoring opportunities.

Communication

• Demonstrates ability to keep open communication(s) with the operating room at all times.

Education

• Participate in educating staff on new equipment, methods, and procedures.
• Be an active part in designing and enforcing policies and procedures relevant to Sterile Processing.

Compliance/Safety

• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training within the specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED- Required
• Graduation from an accredited Sterile Processing program or other higher education- Preferred

Certification & Licensures

• CRCST/CBSPD Certification- Required
• CSPM/CHL Certification- Preferred
• Certification as an Instrument Specialist- Preferred
• Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

• Recent experience as a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech- Required
• Previous supervisory experience- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.