Job Description
Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Sterile Prep Coordinator, the Lead Sterile Prep technician is responsible for stock location #4, Inventory ordering, issuing and cycle counts. This individual orders implants for all consignments in the O.R., all supplies used in the sterile processing area, instruments for replacement and new trays, creates and updates tray lists as well as surgeon's preference cards. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician also assists in the reprocessing of instrumentation for Surgery, Women's Services, Emergency Department and all other areas utilizing sterile invasive technology.
This position is required at times to take call.
As an experienced sterile processing technician, the lead is a role model and mentor; providing training to sterile processing colleagues as needed.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:
•Works closely with the coordinator and the OR staff to insure adequate and appropriate instrumentation.
•Assists with orientation and training of new employees.
•Maintenance of stock location 4
•Orders instruments for consignment trays
•Orders supplies for sterile processing area
•Orders instruments for replacement and new trays
•Assists in reprocessing instruments
•Makes work schedules for sterile processing employees
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED, Entry level, vocational training, specialized skills, certifications &/or experience.
Six months experience in a hospital setting as an instrument tech, or as a Surgical Instrument Tech
Preferred:
High School Diploma or Equivalent. One year experience in a hospital setting, with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, all forms of the sterilization process.
CCST
Pay range: $20.15 - $23.88
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience
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Responsibilities
Responsible for activities including, but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications, assembly, and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.
Experience:
Preferred: 1 year as sterile processing technician with completion of formal sterile processing technician course.
Certifications:
Required: BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within a year.
Preferred: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.
Physical Demands:
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