Lead Central Sterile Supply Tech

Trinity Health Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer‑

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring a Central Sterile Supply Tech to join our mission-driven healthcare team. The role requires coordinating instrument processing, case cart management, and collaboration with nursing units and surgical areas.

You will maintain sterilization standards, assist with scheduling, and support efficient department operations. Qualifications include at least five years in Central Sterile Processing, a valid Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST), and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Central Sterile Processing.
• Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) is required.
• Knowledge of sterilization standards and procedures and CS terminology.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff on proper decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets for steam sterilization.
• Collaborate with OR Manager to ensure flow and availability of instruments.
• Assist with timekeeping and scheduling.
• Perform biological monitoring within the Central Sterilization Processing Department.
• Prepare Code Blue carts and distribution rounds.
• Monitor and order supplies as assigned by manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Central Service computerized system

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Central Sterile Supply Tech to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for everyone that walks through our doors.

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours- Rotating Shift Position Purpose: Under moderate direction of the Central Service Manager coordinates smooth flow of surgical instrument processing and case cart management activities. Serves as liaison between CSP team, nursing units, and surgical areas concerning all aspects of the case cart system and Medical/Surgical supplies. Communicates and educates CSP techs of changes and requirements for sterilization and assembly equipment, supplies and procedure trays, according to established procedures. Checks levels and delivers supplies to nursing units. Maintains tracking system data. Position may require working at either campus or alternate sites.

What you will do

• Ensures and educates staff on proper decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment to clean, identify and inspect.
• Ensures proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets to allow steam penetration and sterilization.
• Collaborates with OR Manager and Team Leaders to ensure flow and availability of OR Instruments.
• Assists manager with accurate time keeping and scheduling.
• Conducts biological monitoring within Central Sterilization Processing Department.
• Prepares Code Blue carts, performs distribution rounds.
• Monitors and orders supplies for specific areas as assigned by manager.
• Receives and monitors reported errors from clinical staff and escalates to manager when necessary.
• Monitors the workflow of designated shifts to ensure the completion of work assignments to satisfy the customer’s expectations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
• Position requires ability to handle high volume phone communications, multitasking and delegating response measures to staff to meet critical needs of clinical staff.
• Position requires ability to constantly concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts/clinical needs and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time.
• Knowledge of SPD supplies and the principles of body mechanics for lifting and moving equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Five (5) years of experience in Central Sterile Processing field.
• Central Service Certification required (CBSPD or CRCST).
• Knowledge of sterilization standards and procedures and C.S. related medical terminology.
• Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices.
• Strong communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.20- $30.30/ per hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.