CS/SPD Lead Technician
Cleveland Clinic
- Vero Beach, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing technical expertise for all customers.
- Troubleshooting all equipment problems that come up.
- Assisting with performance reviews and corrective action.
- Has strong critical thinking skills.
- Has decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
- Works well in a stressful environment.
- Can work in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.
- Has a Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
- Provides technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.
- Troubleshoots all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and the instrument tracking system.
- Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain work-flow and improve customer service.
- Follows department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
- Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
- Observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
- Demonstrates use of Process Improvement Standards (PIS) techniques and philosophies.
- Performs all Certified Technician duties as outlined in job description.
- Monitors and controls supplies and equipment, resolves any related issues.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
- Performs preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment.
- Observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
- Directs the activities of the SPD staff.
- Assists with performance reviews and corrective action for assigned employees.
- Reviews shift reports to ensure adequate resources are available.
- Uses the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count-sheets.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Certified or certified eligible Surgical Processing Technician obtained from a recognized training program (IAHCSMM or CBSPD).
- Responsible to maintain certification status.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Two years experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Operating Room technician.
- Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting. Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 lbs.
- Possible exposure to bio hazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.