Lead Sterile Processing Tech Central Services & Supply SCH
Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
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Job Description
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights
Hours: 10pm-6am Sunday -Thursday
Summary:
Responsible for day to day shift operations of department and department workflow. Independently coordinates functionality of all Sterile Processing Technicians on the assigned shift and the shift that follows. Supports duties of the Central Service & Supply Manager in his/her absence. Communicates any operational or associate issues/concerns to Manager, proposes solutions and independently resolves issues/concerns when possible. Responsible for participation in department quality improvement activities, data collection and supports implementation of quality improvement initiatives, processes and practices. Assists with inventory management. Responsible for modeling and performing all Sterile Processing Technician duties.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or GED
- Current and sustained certification as either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required
- Required to maintain at least Ten (10) hours of continuing education annually
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year surgical tray and case cart experience required
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a sterile processing environment preferred
- Employees hired into a Lead Sterile Processing position prior to January 1, 2015 are required to maintain 10 hours of continuing education annually
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of operating equipment
- Reading, writing, communication skills
- Computer skills helpful
- General management skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Medium level of stress
- Ability to concentrate on task under disruptive conditions
- Work environment change due to nature of workflow
- Exposure to chemicals
- Exposure to blood and body fluids
- Required to wear personal protective apparel as appropriate
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
