Lead Sterile Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician at a leading healthcare facility. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of surgical instruments, contributing to high-quality patient care. You will manage sterilization processes, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with health standards. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the healthcare community and enhance your career in a rewarding role.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Counseling Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in instrumentation and infection control procedures.
• Completion of accredited sterile processing program within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, test, assemble, and sterilize instruments.
• Notify supervisors of malfunctioning equipment or defective supplies.

Skills

Infection Control Procedures

Sterilization Techniques

Documentation Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Sterile Processing Program

1 Year of College in Related Field

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Decontamination Equipment

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Lead Sterile Processing Technician today with St. Davids Medical Center.

Benefits

St. Davids Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Lead Sterile Processing Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Sterile Processing Technician Lead, you will receive, decontaminate, test, assemble, and sterilize various reusable instruments and trays. You will also store supplies and instruments, operate cleaning and sterilization equipment, and assist the Sterile Processing Supervisor with quality control and documentation.

• You will retrieve equipment and instrumentation from operating rooms and perform decontamination and performance testing
• You will notify the appropriate unit supervisor of malfunctioning equipment or defective supplies
• You will assemble surgical trays
• You will prepare and file appropriate documentation for each sterilizer load
• You will properly load, operate, and clean all sterilizers and equipment using biologicals and chemical control tests
• You will examine all received supplies for expiration dates, package integrity, or visible damage
• You will rotate and store stock and report any shortages to the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• You will ensure general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• 1 year of previous experience working with instrumentation and infection control procedures
• 3 years of previous experience working with instrumentation and infection control procedures – preferred

Education

• High school graduate/GED
• Completion of an accredited sterile processing program within 6 months of hire, OR 5 years of experience working at St. David’s Medical Center in Sterile Processing
• 1 year of college in a related field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Sterile Processing Technician certification from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSSM) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 6 months of hire
• Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) – preferred

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of womens services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Sterile Processing Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.