Lead Central Sterile Tech - Central Sterile Reprocessing

Position Objective

Provide expertise in assigned area of responsibility by:
1) keeping current with the latest technology, trends and best practice;
2) providing guidance, tracking and on-going support for employee training, and;
3) validating staff competency. In addition to performing Technician, I function; supports CSR Manager to facilitate shift operations.

• Acts as the point-of-contact for procedural instrument needs and emergent situations in the absence of the CSR Manager.
• Serves as a designated trainer/preceptor at the direction of CSR Manager ensuring all CSR colleagues are trained in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
• Works closely with CSR Manager ensuring departmental competencies are complete.
• Oversee training within area of expertise in the department, including identifying needs, developing training, providing/facilitating training, tracking training, and validating the effectiveness of the training.
• Contributes to the short and long term departmental planning and strategy.
• Provides ongoing and annual input on staff performance to the leadership of the department.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for area of expertise in the department.
• Assists in the review, development and revisions of policies and procedures for area of the department.
• Performs operational duties as needed to meet department needs.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Liscensure, Certification, Registration: Required. Must possess certification with either National certifying body (CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA).
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Attention to detail; good organizational skills; basic computer skills.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Sterile Processing environment.
• Capabilities: Confidentiality:
  Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to function in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks.

Anything listed here requires a pre-placement physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

• Upper Extremity:
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand and ambulate at least 7 hours of an 8-hour shift.
  • Frequent lifting, stretching, and reaching.
  • Excellent visual acuity necessary with correction (glasses or contacts) 20/30.
  • Auditory senses intact with or without correction
• Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
  • Initial push up to a maximum of 55 lbs - 34% to 66%
  • Initial pull up to a maximum of 42 lbs - 34% to 66%
  • Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 34% to 66%
  • Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 34% to 66%
  • Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%
  • Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%

• Leads and participates in department planning and strategy; contributes to performance and quality initiatives.
• Leads staff training, tracks training, and validates effectiveness of training within area of expertise.
• Participates in the department's Quality Assurance Program and in policy/procedure development and revisions for their area.
• Performs functional duties to support shift operations and department needs.

• Incorporates guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily activities.
• Competency assessment; participates in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in Mandatory Education.

Min: $22.27

Max: $34.51

• Area of Interest:
  Allied Health/Clinical;
• Work Status:  varied shifts;
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time;
• Job

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