Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley FWS is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Tech to support patient care in a critical care setting. The role includes managing equipment, promoting safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Sign on bonus up to $5,000

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred in sterile processing.
• Certification as Central Supply Tech (IAHCSMM) required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff use of PPE and promote safe working environments.
• Perform general clerical duties including maintaining patient records.
• Operate complex sterilization equipment and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Central Supply Tech Certification (IAHCSMM)

Job description

Job Description - Lead Sterile Processing Tech (25023966)

Job Description

Lead Sterile Processing Tech (

Job Number:

25023966 )

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Sign on bonus up to $5,000

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Shift :day

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville

• Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
• Beautiful mountain scenery
• Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
• Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks
• Special events to enjoy in every season

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides indirect patient care in the critical care setting.Recognizes and communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers about changes in patient's cardiac rhythm.Responds quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's cardiac rhythm.Communicates with nursing staff and physicians in a timely and professional manner.Performs general clerical duties as assigned, placing consults and calls to the physicians, facilitating patient flow through the admission, discharge and transfer process.Maintains patient records, appropriate forms and files and office supplies for the department.Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities in the critical care areas.Works collaboratively with colleagues and nursing leadership to create a work environment that emphasizes learning rather than blame.Assists in promoting an atmosphere where the critical care staff can openly discuss process improvements and systems corrections without fear of reprisal.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Serves as Shift Charge person in the absence of department leadership. In this capacity they prioritize work throughout the shift to ensure instrumentation and equipment are available as needed. Ensures safe work practices for all employees. Monitors staff use of PPE in decontamination area. Promotes a safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, demonstrates awareness and control of hazards which may endanger patients, visitors and employees.

Participates and assists with new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and facility process improvement initiatives when needed.

Oversees and monitors supply/equipment inventory as required for department.

Rotates assignments among various areas within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, management of equipment and facilitator.

Operates complex sterilization equipment, selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU).

Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures. Notifies supervisor or manager of positive result.

Communicates effectively and uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues.

Monitors sterilization practices , keeps accurate records utilizes knowledge of sterilization parameters and takes corrective action if parameters are not met.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Central Supply Tech (IAHCSMM)
• 1 Year of Experience is preferred

Job

Job

: Supply Chain/Purchasing

Organization

Primary Location

Work Locations

Work Locations

: PR PARK RIDGE HEALTH 100 HOSPITAL DR Hendersonville 28792