Sterile Processing Team Lead - Arnett & ASC
On-site · Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Sterile Processing Team Lead at Arnett Hospital & ASC in Lafayette, IN. Responsibilities include cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, storing and distributing equipment and endoscopes; assisting clinical staff with surgical instrumentation preparation; providing technical guidance for instrumentation assembly and case carts; training and mentoring the team; and supporting scheduling and inventory duties. Must hold two active national central service certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER) or CST, plus a second related certification; requires High School Diploma or GED and ongoing CE credits; may require BLS; 3-5 years of experience; role expects expert knowledge in sterile processing and endo instrumentation.
Required Qualifications
- Must have 2 active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certificates and/or are a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Requires one national certification (CRCST,CSPDT,CFER or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing (Examples: CIS; CSIP; CFER; CST; CHMM; CHL).
- Requires 24 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
- Must maintain current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
- May require Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Requires demonstration of expert knowledge and skills identified as necessary to function as a Tech III.
- Requires knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Requires advanced preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching.
- Requires basic computer skills.
- Strong knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance is preferred.
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