Lead CSST, 40 HRs/Week, Night Shift, Weekends Required, On Call Required, Holidays Required

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Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country’s largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
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Lead CSST, 40 HRs/Week, Night Shift (11:00PM to 7:30AM)Weekends Required, On Call Required, Holidays Required

I. Position Function:

To act as resource to the Central Service Technicians in addition to performing all other duties of a central processing technician (receive, clean, decontaminate, process, assemble, sterilize, store and deliver surgical and other instruments and supplies).

II. Job Relationships:

Reports to CPD Supervisor.

Guides and advises other CPD Techs.

Collaborates with Operating Room Nurses, Distribution Aides and clinical departments.

III. Authority:

Authority to act on the departments behalf in the absence of the CPD Supervisor.

Authority to communicate oral corrections and recommendations in order to improve technique.

IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1.) "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers,

and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."

Makes certain that daily routines are fulfilled.

Acts as a immediate resource for Central Service Technicians.

Keeps supervisor aware of problem areas and makes recommendations.

Provides some in-servicing training programs for technicians.

Performs random sport checks of prepared instrument trays to assure proper procedures have been adhered to.

Performs all duties of a Tech which are as follows:

- Receive, clean, and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical supplies, and other

related supplies and equipment according to established procedures.

- Inspect, assemble, wrap or containerize, sterilize, store, and distribute the above to user

departments.

Operate according to manufactures recommendations and safety guidelines all departmental equipment including, but not limited to:

- Cart Washer/Steam Gun

- Washer/Sterilizer

- Gas Sterilizer

- Aeration Chamber

- Heat Sealer

- Ultrasonic Cleaner

Keep abreast of the latest infection control and central service techniques.

Attendance at departmental in-service programs is mandatory.

Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment.

Communicate any deviations in procedure to the CPD Supervisor.

Respond to customer requests; inform Lead Tech and/or Supervisor of any deviations in procedure or shortage of proper equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

V. Reporting Requirements:

Produces daily shift report for CPD Supervisor.

Performs Quality Assurance rounds in the OR.

Reports all variances from standards to CPD Supervisor.

VI. Accountability:

Accountable for prioritizing work load to ensure efficient OR schedule.

Accountable for responding to concerns/questions.

Accountable for adherence to established policies and procedures.

VII. Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 5 years experience as a Central Service Technician.

Preferably some Lead experience (supervisory).

Minimum skills/abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Attention to fine detail.

Ability to identify and solve problems quickly as they arise.

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Certification/Licensure:

CRCST certification required.

Training:

OR medical instrumentation, sterility technique, infection control, CDC policies and procedures, and universal precautions.

Customer service and CQI principles.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.