SPD Instrument Technician Lead

• Provides coordination supervision, and training related to decontamination, sterilization, processing, and maintenance of OR instrumentation.
  •     3)Provides supervision and training of instrument technicians on surgical instrumentation tray completion, use of biological/chemical indicators, technique to wrap trays and individual instruments in seal packs, rigid containers, and paper wrappers for terminal sterilization.
  •     4)Provides supervision and training of instrument technicians on sterilizer load documentation, recall policies and practices, and use of the resource tray manual.
  •     5)Provides feedback to instrument technicians regarding tray completion errors, etc.
  •     6)Provides orientation to all new incoming staff of RN’s and Scrub Technicians, to the workroom process of decontamination, tray assembly, tray names, tray contents, and use of the resource tray manual.
  •     7)Responsible for maintaing inventory of replacement instrumentation, collaborates with Coordinator of Surgical Supplies for rotation of tray refurbishing, and reordering instrument replacements for repairs and inventory.
  •     8)Keeps up to date on all new and existing instrumetation to act as a resource person for staff.
  •     1)Provides supervision and training of OR instrument technicians on proper principles and practice decontamination techniques, infection control.
  •     2)Provides supervision and training of instrument technicians to operate the washer/decontaminator, ultrasonic cleaner and dryer.
• Demonstrates adherence to Infection Control Standards
  •     1)Proper attire is worn, including P.P.E. where apropriate.
  •     2)Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment.
  •     4)Checks outdates as assigned, properly assembling and wrapping if needed
  •     5)Runs all biological tests on autoclaves, steris units daily.
  •     6)Reports any positive results on autoclaves to department manager .
  •     7)Maintains washer/decontaminator per manufacturer’s instructions (i.e., checks tape, checks solutions, etc.).
  •     3)Stocks trays from Central Supply, taking care to note integrity of wraps, dates, etc.
  •     8)Records any loads run in autoclave/steris units.
• Provides care duties to ensure smoth operations of department.
  •     5)Transports prepared instrument trays to Central Supply within established time frames, and retrieves sterilized trays from Central Supply.
  •     1)Transports patients to and from operating room as required.
  •     2)Inventories supplies in workroom and notifies or Material Supply Coordinator of need to reorder.
  •     3)Examines instruments during processing to determine repair/replacement needs.
  •     4)Assesses instrument availability at end of shift for emergencies, evenings, and weekends.
• Communicates effectively with a wide variety of customers
  •     1)Consults with charge nurse when concerns arise to resolve departmental questions.
  •     2)Demonstrates a competent, courteous, and professional manner with co-workers, physicians, patients, visitors and others.
  •     3)Maintains confidentiality in carrying out all duties.
  •     4)Maintains composure under stressful/emergency situations.
  •     5)Responds to pages promptly.
  •     6)Appropriately signs in/out for breaks/lunch.
  •     7)Reports need to replace instrumentation to Material Supply Coordinator and Manager.
• Development of skills and professionalism through participation in educational offerings and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education.
  •     1)Attends all mandatory inservices and staff meetings to update patient care knowledge, theory, practice, infection control, and safety practices.
  •     2)Participates in department CQI activities.

Education/Experience Required:

• – High school graduate or equivalent (GED) – Two years hospital experience with processing surgical instrumentation. – Central Supply experience preferred. – Surgical Scrub Technician preferred. – Certification within 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• – Clinically appropriate skills. – Organization skills. – Good communication skills. – Meets Advocate Behavioral expectations.
• – CPR certification.

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• – Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. – May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. – Ability to withstand prolonged standing, walking, lifting. – Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 100 lbs. may be required). – Ability to work designated shifts including weekends.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.