Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Fulltime

Hours of Work :Days Of Week :Work Shift :Job Description :Job SummaryCategory B: Employee with patient care impact.FLSA: Non-exemptJob Purpose: Receives, fills and delivers supply orders, processes and sterilizes instrument trays. Cleans and inspects patient equipment, gathers instruments and supplies for surgical case carts. Operates equipment as well as some computer systems, inventories and restocks departmental supplies and special carts.Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Age Specific Care Considerations Adults: 18+ years - 35 yearsAdults: 35+ years - 65 yearsAdults: 65+ yearsChildren A: 18+ months - 3 yearsChildren B: 3+ years - 5 yearsChildren C: 5+ years - 12 yearsChildren D: 12+ years - 18 yearsInfants: 0 - 18 monthsEducation Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Technician program orSurgical Technologist program or“On the Job” training in a hospital based training programLicenses And/or Certifications (Required)CRCST Certification by HSPA or CBSPDCIS Certification By HSPA (must obtain with six months of hire date)Related Work Experience And Other Skills1 year direct instrumentation experienceAbility to be trained to perform computer functionsAbility to make fast and accurate judgments when necessaryAble to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family membersAble to organize work and work area with time constraints in a fast paced environmentAble to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writingKnowledge of instrument processingMust be familiar with the care and handling of a variety of instruments including powered and endoscopy equipmentKnowledgeable of supply distributionJob Roles Sterile Processing Technician Lead will work under the direction of the SPD Supervisor & Manager and will be responsible for the daily operations and workflow of the shift. This position will perform duties independently, work proficiently without supervision and serve as a resource for all aspects of sterilization processing of surgical instrumentation.Observe others in the department and are responsible for assuring work completion and staff members are meeting department standards/best practiceDemonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in instrument handling and sterilizationProvide education on sterilization, instrumentation, and equipmentDemonstrate experience, training, initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness in problem solvingPrioritize tasks, assist the manager in preparing reports and ordering supplies, and ensure that the department's customer service is exceptional.Serves as the customer service liaison with OR staff, surgeons, and other departments that SPD provides service to in order to resolve issues and enhance relationshipsDocuments pertinent data in a concise mannerResponsible for the preparation of sterile instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing proceduresUnderstands principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipmentAssists in departmental cost containment effortsResponsible for equipment distribution and maintenanceAssumes department leadership role in the absence of SPD Supervisor.Adheres to hospital and department policies and guidelines.Assembles Case Carts with instruments and supplies as indicated by the surgery schedule per individual hospital requirements.Assembles, inspects and packages instruments and equipment.Cleans and inspects instruments and equipment according to manufacturing requirementsSupports performance improvement efforts of the department.Notifies supervisor, manager or director of any variances in sterile processing, loads or equipment. Inventories and restocks special carts. Inventories and restocks supplies.Makes daily rounds to collect and distribute patient care equipment throughout hospital as required. Operates and monitors sterilization equipment. Serves as a resource for orientation and ongoing education for Sterile Processing Department staff.Applies appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques at all times.Other duties as assignedMethodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:Magnet®-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center