Lead Central Sterile Tech - Main OR, Evenings

Overview: Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Leads the day-to-day operational work flow. Responsibilities include staffing, monitoring staff performance, providing staff education, inventory control, management of sterile processing information database, and implementing and directing Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement initiatives for the department. Acts as a liaison between customers, technical staff, medical staff, and other departments within the hospital. Responsibilities: Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Leads the day-to-day operational work flow. Responsibilities include staffing, monitoring staff performance, providing staff education, inventory control, management of sterile processing information database, and implementing and directing Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement initiatives for the department. Acts as a liaison between customers, technical staff, medical staff, and other departments within the hospital. Qualifications: Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
  
  

Work Experience

• 1 year of Central Service Processing, Operating Room Procedural Support Technician or Surgical Tech Experience Required
• 2 years of Central Service Processing, Operating Room Procedural Support Tech or Surgical Tech experience Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CCST - Certified Central Service Technician Central Service Processing Technician Certification Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Operating Room Technician Upon Hire Required or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Tech Certification Upon Hire Required
  
  

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital