Sterile Processing Tech Lead - FT Days - Germantown Job

Provides day-to-day direction and assistance for OR sterile processing.  Coordinates and/or performs daily activities for cleaning, decontamination, packaging, sterilizing and storing of surgical instruments and supplies.  Maintains inventory levels and ensures proper care and operation of equipment.  Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field.  Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. 

• Extensive knowledge of methods and procedures in sterile processing, assembling and packaging of surgical instruments and supplies. 
• Knowledgeable in surgical instrumentation and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on decision making in resolving new or unusual problems related to the general or technical aspects of the job. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to function with little supervision, delegate work to others, and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate promptly, clearly and accurately in both written and oral form.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand complex instructions and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• May be required to float to other locations as needed.

• Provides day-to-day direction and assistance for sterile processing to provide sterile instruments and supplies in accordance with professional standards.
• Performs or oversees activities for the decontamination, assembly, packaging, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to standards.
• Maintains and ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques in accordance with regulatory guidelines and infection control procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment.  Plans and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.