Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Mosaic Life Care•St. Joseph, MO

2d•$26 - $39

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department, which includes decontamination, instrument processing, sterilization and distribution. Monitors cost, quality and service issues and makes recommendations for improvement. Maintains current registry/certification in Sterile Processing. Must be able to perform job duties of Reg. Sterile Processing Technician. This position reports to the OR/SPD Manager and is employed by Mosaic Life Care.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required.
CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician required.
1 Year Sterile Processing required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Specialty Technician or in Leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform job duties of Reg. Sterile Processing Technician.
Responsible for the establishment of caregiver work schedules and changes, departmental call and holiday schedules and payroll.
Responsible for maintaining the record keeping for departmental activities (i.e. instrument repairs, QI, departmental staffing, etc.).
Generates and maintains departmental reports and provides information for SPD Support Manager Director.
Acts as resource person for departmental issues, (i.e. trouble shooting, instrumentation questions, interdepartmental standards clarification/interpretation, customer complaints/concerns, etc.).
Participates in the orientation and training of new hires and transfers.
Meets with company representatives concerning instrument replacement and repair. Makes small equipment purchase to replace instruments with Director approval. Replenishes implants.
Monitors and oversees the case cart system to include but not limited to: completeness, cleanliness, and modification.
Calls for and monitors service requests from contracted equipment services following established guidelines and initiates routine maintenance work requests.
Participates in the daily work routine as needed.
Other duties as assigned.