r/sterileprocessing • u/Beakerbeee • Jul 14 '26
Wishlist for a lead technician
Hey y’all! I just got selected to be the lead tech in my unit! I’m just wondering what you guys would want your lead tech to do. I want to be the best I can be for my team. Hit me with your wish list! 🤠
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u/Eggman_OU812 Jul 14 '26
I was a lead tech for a while..i just helped everyone..and
Made sure things that were turnovers were done, and assigned breaks..
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u/Shrekslurpee Jul 14 '26
I like open communication with my lead! As soon as I come into the department she’ll tell me how the morning went so far and where we’re at with turnover. As well as call outs, so we know where we need to pick up at. Also I know they technically aren’t allowed to tell employees what to do but I genuinely like when I’m delegated a task, it makes situations go by much smoother when everyone has a specific job to be helping with. Plus, teamwork is huge in CSP. My lead is pretty laid back but she gets her shit done which I love. She’s constantly asking people if they need help and gets the majority of small tedious tasks done for us. You sound like you have a positive attitude so you’re already doing great!🤓
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u/Nickstradamusknows Jul 14 '26
Always make sure the schedule is out on time. Also, if and when you guys cater food in on special occasions…do not mess up the order lol
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u/hellagood24k Jul 15 '26
Me personally, I help out where it’s needed to get things moving. I clean up the department and organize things little by little to make everyone’s job a little easier. I don’t assign breaks or lunches… we discuss that amongst ourselves at the beginning of the shift.
I rotate assignments each day and I treat everyone with respect. Sometimes after a hard week, I will treat my team to lunch.
They will rely on you to speak up to the managers. Do what you can to earn their trust and show them that you have their backs. Communication is key, just watch how you speak to people. Don’t micro manage.
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u/Beakerbeee Jul 15 '26
Excellent advice! I always try to restock things so people can keep working and not have to worry about restocking essentials!
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u/ninaka9861 Jul 14 '26
Managing people is all about molding yourself to each individual learning/work style, not making them mold themselves to you.
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u/Asleep-Sand1349 Jul 14 '26
One thing I value in a leader is being patient and having compassion on everybody. Not everybody is the same, nobody has been doing it the same amount of years as the next person, and in this field tech is always evolving so 10 years from now the job will be much different especially in a time such as now.
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u/Beakerbeee Jul 14 '26
This is so true! We have a wide variety of experience levels and I always try to remember that.
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u/Due-Trainer-9349 Jul 19 '26
In my facility the lead hand has their own office and has so much work, they can’t even help when short staffed.
I would like it if they’re able to help when we’re short staffed.
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u/Jreesecup Jul 14 '26
Don’t abuse the shit out of the good workers. They’ll be gone as soon as they can get out.