Sterile Processing Technician - Lead

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

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At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with employees like you.   Are you the type of individual that will Lead appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment. If so, SSM SLUH is in need of Lead Sterile Processing Technician. We’re looking for a highly professional individual that will coordinate shift operations and Serves as a technical or functional resource for staff and perform similar duties. This person Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates and may also provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together to improve their skills and to become experts in their area of interest. Here we rely on teamwork and relationship building and will make a difference in the lives of our patients.  We hope you’ll want to join our team. 

Job Summary:

Leads and coordinates activities and tasks in support of surgical and central sterile services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource for staff and performs similar duties.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Oversees utilization and maintenance of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

Department:

4407000037 Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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