Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Evening

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments, and to assemble operating room case carts and supplies for hospital use.

The role provides leadership in the absence of management and may perform administrative duties. Requires certification and a high school diploma, with preferred vocational training and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate superior performance and build collaborative relationships within the team.
• Help develop work schedules to meet unit protocols and productivity standards.
• Assist in orientation, training, and annual reviews of staff.
• Maintain stock levels and par levels in the department.
• Prepare instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing and verify sterilization.
• Check cleanliness and function; inventory and wrap trays per policy.
• Perform daily biological and Bowie-Dick tests and record results.
• Record autoclave load contents and statistics accurately.
• Prepare OR case carts and supplies based on surgical needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

Job Requirements Work Schedule: 3pm - 11:30pm

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. This role also provides leadership in the absence of the manager and/or supervisor and performs additional administrative responsibilities as assigned.

STAFF & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Creates an environment that motivates superior performance and establishes collaborative relationships and networks to achieve objectives. Collaborates with the sterile processing management team to help develop and adjust work schedules to established unit protocols and/or productivity standards. Contributes to the orientation process and on-the-job training and assists in the evaluation and progression of new hires and current employees during the annual review process. Maintain sterile processing department levels of stock and supplies and ensure appropriate locations within department are stocked at established par levels.

STERILE PROCESSING CLINICAL DUTIES

Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing. Verifies the sterilization process. Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.B8 Checks equipment for cleanliness, functional use; inventories and documents the quantity of each instrument per tray/container and wraps trays and product for sterilization in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs required biological and Bowie-Dick tests on a daily basis and records corresponding results. Records autoclave load contents and required statistics in a complete and accurate manner. Prepares case carts for the operating room based surgical needs and supplies.

Work Experience Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Sterile Processing Technician Certification (Required)

Experience and Skills Required

SkillsStrong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills