At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Essential Duties:

The Sterile Processing Technician Lead will be responsible for performing the responsibilities outlined in any/all       of the categories below.
  
Site Lead:

• Assists in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases.
• Anticipates instrument needs for following day and assures sterile processing completion.
• Performs/assists with daily quality testing on equipment in SPD.
• Assists in day-to-day activities to include answering phones and daily staff assignment sheet.
• Communicates closely with staff members concerning instrument requirements and availability.
• Documents broken instrumentation. Completes documentation as required for instrument sets, etc. May assist in sending broken equipment out for repair.
• Manages and anticipates next day cases using needs list in instrument tracking
• Must be able to resolve issues or offer alternatives when necessary.
• Troubleshoots and responds collaboratively with other departments internally and externally.

SPM/Quality Auditor:

• Verify sterilization documentation for accuracy.
• Track and monitor IUSS loads and documentation.
• Track and monitor tray errors.
• Check in vendor trays for the next day cases.
• Aids in completing in-services for new products or processes.

Preceptor:

• Orients and mentors’ new staff.
• Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills.
• Conducts random audits on trays assembled by new staff.
• Conducts first stage re-education with techs on tray errors.
• Performs real time in-services with SPD staff if needed.
• Performs Sterile Processing Technician job responsibilities when needed.
• Serves as a resource by guiding new and current team members to appropriate. resource materials.
• Assist with annual competency checklist.

 
All roles:

• Provides a safe environment for patients and staff through identifying/ correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.
• Performs special projects.
• May assist with department supply orders to include participating in facilitating timely ordering of instrumentation, supplies and implants.
• Willingly accepts assignments and performs effectively on a daily basis. Always communicates in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.
• Follows standard precautions using PPE as required.
• Serves as a professional role model to staff.
• Provides positive leadership.
• Applies and enforces regulations, standards, and hospital policy and procedures pertaining to all areas of sterile processing.
• Maintains knowledge of operation of all equipment in sterile processing and reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Responds in a timely manner via phone, text and email as needed and performs needed follow up.
• Functions in SPD in a staffing capacity on an as needed bases, including but not limited to assembly, sterilization, and decontamination of instrument trays for ORs.
• May cover areas in Manager's absence.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Certification required as CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of OR procedures' surgical instruments including working parts and proper inspection.

• Aptitude for troubleshooting in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

  I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

  I am actively listening and seeking information

  I am honest, truthful, and consistent

  I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

  I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

  I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

  I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!