Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Manage staff scheduling and training of Sterile Processing staff. Ensures compliance with quality, infection prevention, risk prevention, and patient satisfaction processes. Daily management of Sterile Processing staff based on patient schedules.

Supervision: Director of Nursing

Responsibilities:

• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning,

assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials

• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package

items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas

• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper

functioning

• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles,

wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in
decontamination and sterilization areas.

• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for

decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available

to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.

• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes

instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.

• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile

processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.

• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or

replacement, and remove defective equipment.

• Maintains a clean work area
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and

quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
· Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills

• Approves time off requests for staff in accordance with center policy.
• Manages Day-to-day staffing including staff abilities, ill calls, schedule fluctuations, flexing off staff, staff call offs.
• Monitoring and ensuring staff education is current and up to date.
• Work to ensure team, surgeons, anesthesia, and lager center team, work in concert to build a strong cohesive team.
• Support, Coach, and Hold accountable all SDS staff.
• Participate in and behave as a member of the center leadership team. By setting appropriate examples in interactions, coaching in real time, supporting all members of the leadership team, and bringing any issue to the attention of the leadership team and Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Work Environment:

• Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
• Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and

surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

• Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
• May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids,

infectious diseases

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or contract specifications

• Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced OR.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.