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Job ID86086
LocationAurora, Colorado
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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 11:00am - 7;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
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the
functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
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.