Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Advocate Health; Bermuda Run (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Sterile Processing professional to lead and educate SPD staff, stepping in as Supervisor when assigned. The role involves ensuring production targets and maintaining instrument readiness while collaborating with OR teams.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED with 2 years in sterile processing, CSPDT certification, and the ability to work with Excel and PeopleSoft. This on-site role emphasizes safety and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years of Sterile Processing experience.
• CSPDT certification required; CSPM certification encouraged within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
• Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.
• Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.
• Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
• Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department.
• Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.
• Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
• Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 25 pounds

Proficient with Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED with 2 years Sterile Processing

CSPDT certification

CSPM certification encouraged within 3 years

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required. Certification in Sterile Processing Management strongly encouraged within three years of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
2. Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.
3. Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.
4. Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
5. Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
6. Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department.
7. Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.
8. Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
9. Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
10. Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to stand for long periods Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds Ability to work with computer programs such as Excel and others as needed Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may cause cuts or abrasions Must wear PPE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum