Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Lead Instrument Sterile Processing Technician in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID86540
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
The Lead Instrument/Sterile Processing Technician is crucial for patient safety and infection control, as they ensure the decontamination, reprocessing, and maintenance of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and patient care equipment. They proficiently operate various surgical instrument sterilizers and decontamination equipment. The Lead Technician serves as a surgical specialty liaison, further enhancing their role in supporting specialized procedures.
Additional Information
Department Name: CSH Sterile Processing Job Status: Full time, 40 hours/week Shift: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Qualifications
Education: High School or GED Experience: 3 years of surgical instrumentation in a hospital sterile processing environment Certification(s): Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1. Anticipates OR needs and leads the workroom to minimize delays in OR schedule. 2. Acts as surgical specialty liaison to the Operating Room and Procedure Center. 3. Assists with training on cleaning and sterilization, using instrument manufacturer's guidelines for new instruments and sets. 4. Creates and updates instrument set lists and enters them into SPM system. 5. Performs all decontamination functions for durable medical equipment and OR surgical instruments. 6. Performs all surgical instrument functions with proper care and handling. Ensures all instruments are in proper working condition before reassembling the sets. 7. Participates in professional education and growth opportunities within Sterile Processing and instrument technology. Maintains certifications and stays up to date with current trends in field. 8. Precepts new employees aiding in their development. 9. Assists with staffing, operational planning and control functions, including specialized technical skill requirements. 10. Oversees departmental operations in the absence of management, applying knowledge of policies and procedures. 11. Provides leadership and supervisory guidance in quality improvement efforts. May be asked to lead quality initiatives. 12. Develops and maintains expert knowledge of surgical service, sterile process, or instrument classification. 13. Communicates with medical and nursing personnel regarding changes in service and/or special needs. Recommend ordering of new equipment/instruments and replacing of lost or damaged items. 14. Assists with the orientation, training and ongoing in-service education programs for technicians. 15. Participates... For full info follow application link.