Central Sterile Lead Technician

Position SummaryEnsures the safe and effective re-use of medical instruments and equipment.Job DutiesPrioritize Instruments with the O.R. Schedule & Ortho/Spine Coordinator to assure next day successWill Supervise staff in managers absence and lead staff to assure all equal daily duties are assigned and collaborate with Endoscopy coordinator to ensure that all endoscopes are properly sterilizedMonitors all biological logs, sterilization records, and parameters are being recorded and documented correctly. Tallies Sterilization record daily (Corrects errors and notifies manager accordingly)Fills all orders for Central supplies and instruments.

( Must check all supplies before ordering)Processes, records and corrects all instrument repairs including all scopes and cameras (Reports any discrepancies or issues to OR Management immediately)Updates Manufacturer IFU Binder once a month and Updates SDS ( previously known as MSDS) Binder YearlyWill have super user capability on Instacount Instrument Tracking SystemNotifies O.R. management of potential equipment, instrument problems (Lost, stolen and or broken instruments)Ensures that all items are appropriately processed using either Sterrad or steam sterilization and all loads are documented and logged correctly.Completes required biological, chemical and Bowie Dick testing and documents results accordinglyPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications and SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, detail oriented.Knowledgeable in standards of practice in sterile processing.Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure RequirementsH.S. Diploma.Minimum of 2 years' experience in OR materials management, surgical services or hospital supply chain with 1 year in a supervisory role.CRCST required.