Lead Sterile Processing Tech Central Services & Supply SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to manage day-to-day shift operations, coordinating staff and workflow. The role supports the Central Service & Supply Manager in their absence and participates in quality improvement efforts.

Requires CRCST/CSPDT and ongoing education, with supervision of staff and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include inventory management, equipment operation, and reporting issues to management, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT is required.
• Maintain at least 10 hours of continuing education annually.
• 1 year of surgical tray and case cart experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day shift operations of department and department workflow.
• Independently coordinates functionality of all Sterile Processing Technicians on the assigned shift.
• Supports duties of the Central Service & Supply Manager in absence.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities and inventory management.
• Models and performs all Sterile Processing Technician duties.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication skills

Computer skills

General management skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday with weekends 12pm-8pm when needed
Summary:
Responsible for day to day shift operations of department and department workflow. Independently coordinates functionality of all Sterile Processing Technicians on the assigned shift and the shift that follows. Supports duties of the Central Service & Supply Manager in his/her absence. Communicates any operational or associate issues/concerns to Manager, proposes solutions and independently resolves issues/concerns when possible. Responsible for participation in department quality improvement activities, data collection and supports implementation of quality improvement initiatives, processes and practices. Assists with inventory management. Responsible for modeling and performing all Sterile Processing Technician duties.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED
• Current and sustained certification as either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required
• Required to maintain at least Ten (10) hours of continuing education annually

Experience

• One (1) year surgical tray and case cart experience required
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a sterile processing environment preferred
• Employees hired into a Lead Sterile Processing position prior to January 1, 2015 are required to maintain 10 hours of continuing education annually

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of operating equipment
• Reading, writing, communication skills
• Computer skills helpful
• General management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Medium level of stress
• Ability to concentrate on task under disruptive conditions
• Work environment change due to nature of workflow
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Required to wear personal protective apparel as appropriate