Team Leader - SPD

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE

Assists Department Supervisor in managing the daily operations of the department, process surgical instruments and scopes. Demonstrates accountability for operating room readiness ensuring sterile instrumentation and equipment are ready for procedures.

II. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adheres to rules, regulations and policies.

Orients new staff using competency checklist

Maintains current knowledge of sterilization methods and instrument care.

Assists with sorting, labeling and issuing of surgical supplies and equipment.

Assists with daily inventory to ensure adequate supplies and instrumentation is available.

Assist with overseeing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, handling and storage of supplies and equipment.

Assist with overseeing of sterilization records and recalls on all positive biological readings.

Participates in departmental educational programs, staff meetings, and Quality Improvement

Assist in preparation of surgical case carts ensuring carts are complete

Responsible for all other day to day duties of a certified sterile processing tech to include processes of decontamination, instrument processing, and distribution.

III. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of medical terminology, instrumentation and surgical procedures. Two (2) years experience in a sterile processing department and knowledge of HLD preferred. Must have active certification as CRCST or CBSPDT.