Sr. Instrument Processing Tech

Job Description

Supervision :

In the absence of leadership Senior Tech has the responsibility to direct staff and operations of sterile processing including :

• Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart prep, and supply procurement.
• Consistently monitors work flow in each assignment area, and makes adjustments as warranted.
• Priorities turnover and priority need trays for same day
• Operating room procedures.
• Oversees staff schedules in conjunction with supervisor and continually monitors to ensure adequate resources are maintained.
• Provides input to manager / supervisor on evaluations.
• Acts as department preceptor of new-hires, signs off on progression in all areas of department.
• Resource to staff navigating Instrument Tracking system.
• Champion of QI activities that require staff continuing education.
• OR liaison when immediate resolutions to service gaps are identified.
• Understands (HLD) High Level Disinfection requirements, able to step in for Infection Control, Accreditation, and SPD monthly HLD rounds of ancillary areas.
• Directs Clinical Engineering on critical and non-critical equipment repairs, tracks work orders, and documents resolution.

Decontamination :

Assembly :

Sterilizers :

Perioperative Inventory Control Center (PICC) :

Training & Standards :

Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or GED, minimum required. Certifications CRCST, CIS, CER or CHL, minimum required.

Years of Experience : Three to five years minimum required.

Required Skills and Knowledge : It is required that the candidate be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician who is proficient in all areas of the department, as well as with Epic, Inventory Control Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Licenses and Certifications : Required Minimum 2 Licensure / Certification : Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Certified Instrument Specialist, Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, or Certified Healthcare Leadership (IAHCSMM)