Certified Sterile Processing LEAD Technician Fulltime Day Shift chez Texas Health Cleburne

Texas Health Cleburne seeks to hire a 

Certified Sterile Processing LEAD Technician Fulltime Day Shift 

in the Surgery/Recovery Department.
 

Location: Texas Health Cleburne 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76033

Schedule: Day Shift; Monday-Friday; plus call


Essential Functions

Sterile Processing
• Collect, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and disperse instrument trays, instruments and supplies
• Run appropriate tests and complete required documentation on all sterilizers and flash machines daily
• Produce accurate, complete and clean instrument trays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Teamwork
• Leads and models interdisciplinary collaboration, including physicians and external customers.
• Promotes and mentors effective first party communication among staff, physicians, internal and external customers
• Champions and assists Dept. leadership in holding staff accountable for implementation of TeamSTEPPS
• Assists with coordination of staffing and staff assignments.
• Schedules meetings, coordinates agendas and takes minutes at departmental business meetings.

Staff development
• Facilitates staff development in the area of process improvement
• Mentors and supports staff in integrating evidence based practice/research findings into policy & practice guidelines
• Formal and informal teaching and evaluation to strengthen core competencies of team members and self.
• Communicates opportunities for staff development to leadership.

Process Improvement within Sterile Processing Unit
• Take action to improve processes to reduce ineffectiveness and cost
• Partner with sterile processing leadership to achieve key performance indicators
• Assumes responsibility and participates in projects
• Assists with Sterile Processing staff meetings as needed
• Champions actions to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
• Ensures compliance with sterile processing standards (AAMI).
 

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req

Experience
1 Year sterile processing hospital experience Req

Licenses and Certifications
CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Req Or
CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire Req Or
CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Req

Skills
Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts. Follow guidelines for use of Personal Protective Equipment including goggles, face shield, gown, gloves, and shoe covers. Good organization, communication, and time management skills. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English instructions, safety rules and guidelines. Basic computer proficiency.

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