At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Position Summary: The Lead Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician works independently in all areas of the SPD Department, including most aspects of management. Is responsible to oversee all other employees and act as a preceptor and resource for all areas of Sterile Processing and Distribution. Oversees department functions on a daily basis in order to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed by other employees and all requirements are being met. The Lead Tech is responsible to maintain daily communication with the Manager of SPD and is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Directs and checks the work of others in the absence of management personnel and displays a willingness to accept new ideas and work under stressful conditions. Essential Duties: + Assists with staffing, planning and control of the operational functions in conjunction with the Manager, SPD to meet the requirements of all areas. + Assumes responsibility for the SPD department in the absence of management personnel. + Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills requirements and work performance in the SPD department. + Assists in the investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation. + Processes and oversees the processing of all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to SPD. + Maintains all autoclave records and monthly production totals for the SPD department. + Will act as a resource person and preceptor for all new employees. Will provide the manager with written documentation of the new employee’s progress. + Demonstrates complete understanding and knowledge of infection control and standard precautions. Supports and strictly adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the SPD department policies. + Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness and reports any malfunctioning or loss of general and specialty instrumentation to the Manager. + Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies using various types of autoclaves and equipment. Loads autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Reads and initials the autoclave record to verify that all requirements have been met. Verifies that all employees in the department are able to do the same. + Assembles all instrument procedure trays, specialty boxes, code cart replacement drawers’/ kits and supply carts following prescribed manner using content lists as a guide. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated areas. + Dispenses products (equipment and supplies) as requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions. Identifies and assigns priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested. + Disassembles and cleans equipment following department policy. Reassembles equipment and tests for proper functioning. + Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for the handling of sterilized and clean materials and equipment. + Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/ expiration dates, reporting inoperable equipment, making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies, tests effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves. Checks all autoclaves for proper working condition and correctly dated graphs. + Participates in departmental Continuous Quality Performance Improvement activities. + Accesses departmental Email on a daily basis. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change and management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Education and Experience: + High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years’ experience in Sterile Processing and Distribution + Maintains current registration as a CSPDT or CRCST Additional Knowledge Skills or abilities: only if applicable + Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and a basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedure and terminology. + Basic computer skills. + 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. + Demonstrates ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment. + Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team. Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care. 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.