Lead Central Processing Technician

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Lead Central Processing Technician | CPD | New York, NY

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Central Processing Department at MSK is looking for a Lead Central Processing Technician to join their team. The Lead Technician will play a meaningful role in reducing the risk of infections and promoting patient safety within our hospital.

Role Overview:

Direct staff in the proper procedures for the decontamination. hi-level disinfection, tray assembly, and sterilization processes.
• Assist the Supervisor with daily departmental operational activities and training of department personnel to new procedures, instruments, and equipment.
• Check decontamination equipment for accurate function. Operate equipment according to Departmental and manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for cleaning and decontamination.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments, rigid scopes and equipment.
• Receive, tag, and process non bar-coded instruments from clinical areas and patient floors
• Clean and disinfect patient care equipment and build all basic instrument sets. Assemble all sophisticated/speciality sets once trained.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding in the assembly and preparation of instrument sets for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Utilize the instrument management system to accurately document the distribution of trays and individual instruments during the case cart assembly and distribution process.
• Assemble case carts in sequence of the surgical schedule in accordance with Pick List.
• Place items in case carts to ensure easy access, visible label and to support good ergonomics.

Key Qualifications:

• Ready to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Consistently completing tasks in an efficient manner and achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• A good decision-maker successful at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with a diverse group of people to meet shared objectives and goals.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and pushing and pulling carts containing up to 200 lbs of material
• Familiar with handling hazardous chemicals and able to stand for extended periods of time while working in area with high temperatures

Core Skills:

• CRCST Certification
• Two years of relevant experience (preferred)
• The ability to lead a team using good judgment, rational decision making, and emotional intelligence.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
• Shift: 7am-3pm; Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $31.24-$48.42

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