SPD Technician QA Lead

The SPD Technician Quality Assurance Lead is accountable for precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors, re-evaluation, and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator. This position is responsible for the daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission), along with collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership. This person will perform audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes. The role includes performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor. The incumbent will print various reports in an instrument tracking system. This person will serve as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff.

Responsibilities

Precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors; re-evaluation and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator; responsible for daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission); collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership; performing audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes; performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor; printing various reports in an instrument tracking system; serving as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D.; CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association; CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution; OR CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association; Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience, which includes specialty instrumentation, devices, and equipment; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills