Job ID86087

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. 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. Here, it's different.

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: Sterile Processing Job Status: Fulltime - 80 hours per pay period 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 Reproces

Responsibilities

Anticipates OR needs and leads the workroom to minimize delays in OR schedule. Acts as surgical specialty liaison to the Operating Room and Procedure Center. Assists with training on cleaning and sterilization, using instrument manufacturer's guidelines for new instruments and sets. Creates and updates instrument set lists and enters them into SPM system. Performs all decontamination functions for durable medical equipment and OR surgical instruments. Performs all surgical instrument functions with proper care and handling. Ensures all instruments are in proper working condition before reassembling the sets. 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. Precepts new employees aiding in their development. Assists with staffing, operational planning, and control functions, including specialized technical skill requirements. Oversees departmental operations in the absence of management, applying knowledge of policies and procedures. Provides leadership and supervisory guidance in quality improvement efforts. May be asked to lead quality initiatives. Develops and maintains expert knowledge of surgical service, sterile process, or instrument classification. 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. Assists with the orientation, training and ongoing in-service education programs for technicians. Participates with other Sterile Processing Departments within the organization to assist with staffing challenges. Collaborate with vendors and other facilities for loaner trays.

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