At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Essential Duties: The Sterile Processing Technician Lead will be responsible for performing the responsibilities outlined in any/all of the categories below. Site Lead: + Assists in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases. + Anticipates instrument needs for following day and assures sterile processing completion. + Performs/assists with daily quality testing on equipment in SPD. + Assists in day-to-day activities to include answering phones and daily staff assignment sheet. + Communicates closely with staff members concerning instrument requirements and availability. + Documents broken instrumentation. Completes documentation as required for instrument sets, etc. May assist in sending broken equipment out for repair. + Manages and anticipates next day cases using needs list in instrument tracking + Must be able to resolve issues or offer alternatives when necessary. + Troubleshoots and responds collaboratively with other departments internally and externally. SPM/Quality Auditor: + Verify sterilization documentation for accuracy. + Track and monitor IUSS loads and documentation. + Track and monitor tray errors. + Check in vendor trays for the next day cases. + Aids in completing in-services for new products or processes. Preceptor: + Orients and mentors’ new staff. + Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills. + Conducts random audits on trays assembled by new staff. + Conducts first stage re-education with techs on tray errors. + Performs real time in-services with SPD staff if needed. + Performs Sterile Processing Technician job responsibilities when needed. + Serves as a resource by guiding new and current team members to appropriate. resource materials. + Assist with annual competency checklist. All roles: + Provides a safe environment for patients and staff through identifying/ correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. + Performs special projects. + May assist with department supply orders to include participating in facilitating timely ordering of instrumentation, supplies and implants. + Willingly accepts assignments and performs effectively on a daily basis. Always communicates in a professional manner. + Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation. + Follows standard precautions using PPE as required. + Serves as a professional role model to staff. + Provides positive leadership. + Applies and enforces regulations, standards, and hospital policy and procedures pertaining to all areas of sterile processing. + Maintains knowledge of operation of all equipment in sterile processing and reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel immediately. + Responds in a timely manner via phone, text and email as needed and performs needed follow up. + Functions in SPD in a staffing capacity on an as needed bases, including but not limited to assembly, sterilization, and decontamination of instrument trays for ORs. + May cover areas in Manager's absence. + Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Education and Experience: + High School Diploma or Equivalent + 2 years as a Sterile Processing Technician + Certification required as CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Knowledge of basic human anatomy and medical terminology. + Knowledge and understanding of a variety of OR procedures' surgical instruments including working parts and proper inspection. + Aptitude for troubleshooting in a high-paced environment. + Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment I am actively listening and seeking information I am honest, truthful, and consistent I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.