Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Central Sterile Processing Tech Lead to coordinate CSPD staff, train teammates, and ensure decontamination and sterile processing meets standards. You will work with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to adapt to workload changes, and capability to perform sterility testing in a regulated environment; prior CST experience preferred; High School or equivalent and CSPT

Qualifications

• Two years of central sterile, decontamination or sterile processing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred to enable instruction following.
• Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the schedule and efforts of Central Sterile Processing Techs.
• Train and mentor CSPD Techs.
• Decontaminate and sterilize according to standards.
• Collaborate with OR staff to provide sterile instruments.
• Complete documentation of sterilization processes for regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Attend staff meetings and department activities.
• Prioritize duties to meet deadlines.
• Conduct sterility assurance testing as required.

Skills

Reading in English

Detail oriented

Repetitive tasks

Self-motivated

Prioritize workload

Flexibility

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Two years of CST/sterile processing experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Coordinates the schedule and efforts of the Central Sterile Processing Techs.

Trains and mentors CSPD Techs.

Provides services in the decontamination and sterile processing areas whenever monitoring of sterilizers is needed.

Collaborates with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and equipment needed for operative procedures.

Assists with ongoing inventory of sterile supplies, equipment, schedule completion and communication for the department.

Position performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.

Decontaminates, cleans and processes items according to established standards.

Utilizes equipment in the sterile processing environment according to manufacturer's guidelines.

Inspects and correctly assembles instrument trays replacing broken or lost instruments as needed.

Coordinates the schedule and efforts of the Central Sterile Processing Techs.

Trains and mentors CSPD Techs.

Performs sterility assurance testing to meet regulatory requirements.

Completes documentation of the sterilization process accurately to meet regulatory standards and provide tracking mechanisms.

Complete documentation of sterilization process accurately and institutes appropriate measures in the event of an unusual occurrence.

Implements appropriate measures in the event of an unusual occurrence.

Maintains a safe working environment in a neat and orderly manner.

Prioritizes assigned duties according to deadlines.

Attends staff meetings and other department activities as assigned.

Utilizes supplies and materials in a cost containment manner.

Maintains power equipment according to established standards

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Special Skills

• Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Must perform repetitive duties on a daily basis, be detail minded and organized.
• Must be self-motivated and able to coordinate and prioritize workload in order to complete work and meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and flexibility to adjust work scheduled as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment and supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Two years of central sterile, decontamination or sterile processing

Preferred Requirements

Education: High school or equivalent preferred to enable individual to follow oral or written instruction in English.

Certifications: Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

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