What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician position at Norwalk Hospital Association?
Must have Sterile Processing Licensure to be considered
Summary:
Position will be the Team Leader for the Sterile Processing Department, responsible for the evening operation of the department. This includes supervising employees in the coordination, monitoring, and deployment of SPD products for procedures occurring during the evening, and preparing SPD products for the OR cases for the following day.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the evening operation for the department, where employees are supervised in the decontamination and sterilization of products and instruments.
Coordinates the staff preparation of instrument and supply case picks for the next day's OR cases, using the modified cart system.
When necessary, performs manual and physical duties of a CSS Technician.
Maintains standards for sterilization per Joint Commission and regulatory agencies during evening hours.
Prepares work assignments for staff during evening shift.
Monitors and educates staff on the use of pick tickets and case cards to ensure 100% accuracy and completion of case carts.
Transfers critical information on status of sterilization, supplies, and instruments to the department manager.
Education Skills Experience:
High school diploma
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Salary Range: $23.64 - $45.92 Hourly
Salary : $24 - $46