The Lead Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician is responsible for providing leadership to the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technicians in performing inspection, decontamination, preparing and packaging, disinfecting, or sterilizing instrumentation, and storing medical and surgical supplies in a manner that is aligned with the guidelines set forth by industry standards and regulations to include, but not limited to, the

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
• The Joint Commission (TJC)
• U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Position is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call

The Lead SPD Technician is accountable for adherence to policies and procedures of Nemours Children's Hospital, Surgery Center, Malvern, Children's Hospital, Delaware, and Nemours Children's Hospital, Surgery Center, Deptford.

The Lead SPD Technician is expected to maintain all state and federal clearances for PA, DE, and NJ for periodic rotation to Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Surgery Center, Deptford, to optimize available resources in achieving optimal patient outcomes. Travel is compensated based on organizational policy.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitors and maintains SPD operations in compliance with the standards established by regulatory agencies.
2. Provides guidance and direction to Certified SPD Technicians in performing daily activities related to their work assignments.
3. Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to the SPD Manager in reference to all new instrumentation and/or equipment needed the Sterile Processing Department.
4. Conducts daily rounds in SPD and the OR to address issues/concerns.
5. Performs quality control checks for all surgical instrumentation that is assembled according to the most current inventory sheet.
6. Assists with monthly QA reports to include, but not limited to, tray accuracy, sterilization biological reports, and missing instrumentation/incomplete trays.
7. Responsible for ordering supplies and managing instrument sharpening/repairs in cooperation with the Perioperative Services Supply & Logistics Manager.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control and par level maintenance.
9. Coordinates with Perioperative Services Patient Flow Supervisors, Perioperative Services Service Coordinators, Perioperative Services Lead Surgical Technologists, and vendors to receive and return loaner instrumentation.
10. Maintains the SPM System (instrument tracking system) through data entry of new trays or changes to existing trays for the OR, ER, Clinics, Cardiac, and Floor Specialty trays.
11. Participates in interviewing perioperative candidates and provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new SPD associates in cooperation with the SPD Manager, Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Educator, and SPD Educator.
12. Maintains competency in sterile processing operations, processes, and equipment through ongoing education, literature reviews, and seminar attendance

Qualifications:

• PA Clearances are required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required (or be obtained within first 6 months of hire) and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• High School Diploma required; Two years beyond high school required
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred