Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Lead Sterile Processing Technician to oversee essential operations in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the proper decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments, directly impacting patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of medical terminology and inventory management. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families with a career that truly matters.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Sterile Processing Technician with team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and inventory management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of central processing related to sterilization and distribution.
• Train staff and manage inventory in the central processing area.

Skills

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Decontamination Equipment

Basic Computer Knowledge

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician? At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Sterile Processing Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Oversees the daily operations of the central processing area(s) related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and equipment.
• Performs training and orientation for central processing staff.
• Manages inventory and supplies housed in the central processing area(s).
• Cleans equipment and restocks supplies in a timely manner to prepare for patient unit needs.
• Directs and supervises staff assigned to the Central Processing area(s).
• Develops and updates tools used in the assembly of instrument sets.
• Performs quality monitoring and sterilization validation testing.

What qualifications you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of medical terminology and concepts of inventory management.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Sterile Processing/Central Processing Technician. Experience in managing supply and equipment inventories preferred.
• Experience as a team leader preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred. In-depth knowledge of the functions and operations of various types of decontamination and sterilization equipment required. Advanced knowledge of basic instrumentation and equipment required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to support department efficiencies required. Self-motivated and directed. Ability to direct and supervise Sterile Processing work production. Ability to communicate positively and professionally. Ability to perform problem-solving resulting in improved processes and performance for the department. Ability to work collaboratively with many levels of people.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us; it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Sterile Processing Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.