Central Service Equipment-LEAD Tech

• Days (typically start at 0730)
• Rotating Weekends
• Cover holidays (2 per year)
• Will be lifting heavier loads and lots of moving

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.

Role Purpose

Central Service Equipment (CSE) serves the hospital and clinics with sterile supply equipment and supplies along with wound vacs and supplies, traction and trapeze, and other miscellaneous 24/7/365. CSE is a 24/7/365 department. The lead tech position provides training and guidance to current and newly hired staff, assists supervisor when necessary and ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the department. In addition, the lead tech picks up and delivers instruments and trays on nursing divisions and delivers to CSPD for processing. They also deliver Epic orders for equipment and supplies as requested by the patient care units.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and return instruments, trays and all other supplies to all nursing care areas across HSO.
• Accurate tracking of equipment using an online system and manual log used to check equipment in and out. Places orders by phone or online to vendors for items not kept in stock and delivers the items to the appropriate unit.
• Provides training and guidance to current and newly hired staff.
• Ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the department. Uses critical thinking to troubleshoot issues that arise regarding equipment and supplies.
• Assist and respond to the needs of the physicians and nurses in a timely matter. Complete assigned tasks within department expectations including but not limited to: Completing floor rounds twice per shift. Remaining in department after rounds to respond immediately to electronic and phone orders for patient delivery. Refilling supply cabinets as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer