Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:Evening (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50

Union Position: No

Department DetailsThe Sterile Processing Department at Sanford is responsible to pick all clean supplies for each surgery, and to clean, & sterilize all surgical instruments. In this department you wear surgical scrubs so please come to work in your sweatpants and change into scrubs! You are never required to work outside your shift hours, but overtime is often available. You are assigned 1 holiday to work per year. Our department has room for growth with 6 different levels of responsibility and pay. Set schedule of hours, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday only. NO call!

SummaryLiaison between staff performing activities in a specialized area and the SPD leadership team. Collaborates with Operating Room staff to ensure availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases.

Job Description

Collaborates with all other customers of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) services. Is a formal trainer of staff, new and existing, and assists in the implementation of new processes. Follows all standard operating procedures and policies and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines. Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership, and follow-up according to procedure or instruction. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow. May participate in competency development, testing and documentation. May also attend meetings as a representative of Sterile Processing, and assist in developing department policies.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Three years of experience in a related field is preferred. Must have extensive knowledge of instrumentation processing to include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Must have demonstrated organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Must be certified and maintain certification in Central Service Technology. Additional Sterile Processing Certifications, such as Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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