Lead - Sterile Processing Technician
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA

Shift: Rotate

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 

Lead Technician will facilitate daily operations and maximize staff efficiency, monitor staff productivity and performance and will serve as a role model and resource to staff, other departments, vendors and physicians.

Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step process for instrument sterilization. Displays dexterity in the handling of all instrumentation. Anticipates instrumentation/equipment required on a daily basis as well as what is needed for the next day's cases. Utilizes and understands clean and aseptic technique. Maintains and coordinates repairs on all equipment not in use. i.e., IV pumps, Gomco suctions, PCA pumps, sequential pressure stockings, and K-thermia warming blankets.

Maintains instrumentation by proper cleaning, care utilization, and sterilization as required. Instrumentation/equipment turnover for "to follow" cases is efficient and consistent with appropriate time frames. Makes recommendations to Charge Nurse/Director for procurement and maintenance of equipment. Monitors the proper functioning of the Autoclave (sterilizer), required temperature reached, full cycle completed, and test indicator present. Thoroughly cleans all instruments prior to sterilization to assure no debris is left on instruments prior to putting into sterilizer. Demonstrates the ability to identify malfunctioning sterilizers through interpretation of test results. Assembles a wide variety of instrument sets ensuring accuracy, including listing missing instruments and signing the instrument set list according to protocol, as assigned. Assembles instruments and places on appropriate trays. Has ability to decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments and trays for sterilization. Maintains Hospital educational and compliance requirements annually.

Accurately performs quality control checks on instruments and equipment. Performs duties with an awareness of cost containment. Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions. Takes initiative to recognize and report appropriate areas of concern. Able to organize, plan and set priorities and complete assignments with minimal assistance and within designated work hours. Serves as role model and resource for new staff in the department.
 

1.    Effective written and verbal communication skills.
2.    Ability to prioritize tasks independently.
3.    Work cooperatively with a wide variety of team members.
4.    Sterile Processing Certification within six months of hire.
 

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