Lead Tech

Overview

The Lead Technician role is a hands-on interactive team member who demonstrates strong leadership abilities. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager of the Sterile Processing Department, the Lead Tech assists in coordination and delivery of patient care in the surgical suite. The lead tech directs workflow within the specialty to achieve optimum performance, promotes collaboration, and acts as a liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

The lead tech actively participates in unit and system wide committees, demonstrates strong preceptor and mentoring skills, and maintains supply levels within the specialty. The Lead Tech assists the Manager in the overall function of the service line and participates in strategic planning and operational processes for the unit. The Lead Tech assists the manager in preparation and maintenance of the fiscal year operational and capital budget and monitors cost-efficiency.

Demonstrates competency in the use of computer and MSM systems. Willingly performs assigned roles as directed by Manager and Resource Coordinators. Provides courteous customer service to personnel utilizing the department services. Maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

High School Diploma - Required

2-3 Years Sterile processing technician or CST - Required

Previous leadership experience - Preferred

Professional Certification - Required

• Participates in and serves on at least one unit based or system committee. Acts as a resource and preceptor for newly hired staff.
• New equipment/instruments and processes are introduced to staff in formal and informal sessions. Orientation checklist is completed for each coworker in collaboration with manager. Periodic in-services are held to update and maintain staff skills.
• Maintains certification and encourages 100% departmental compliance in certification status.
• Facilitates staff development by acting as a coach and assisting staff with problem solving techniques. Provides mentorship and builds empowered teams. Meets regularly with staff to discuss opportunities to improve and communicate information.
• Makes changes to Meditech dictionary fields upon request.
• Uses resources wisely. Eliminates waste. Maintains supply par levels.
• Assemblies supplies and instruments for OR procedures while properly storing sterile supplies. Correct procedure card for supplies and instruments is identified and used. Sufficient quantities of supplies and instruments are pulled for each procedure. Case carts are completed accurately and promptly.