Senior Central Sterile Technician

Socket.dev; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO + holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Senior Central Sterile Tech to lead sterile processing for the OR suite. You will oversee staffing, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor CST staff in decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing per guidelines.

The role requires CRCST certification, at least five years of experience, and a strong leadership background, with on-site duties and on-call rotation. Competitive benefits accompany a robust schedule.

Qualifications

• Senior Central Sterile Tech with CRCST certification.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine, coordinate and supervise daily staffing assignments and levels.
• Provide direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Perform evaluations and actions as needed.
• Ensure quality of services and staff development programs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Education

CRCST Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Central Sterile Tech

Schedule: FT Mid Shift

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Senior Central Sterile Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 12-bed OR unit, located on the 1st floor, where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of RNs, CSTs and FAs. You will play a crucial role in assisting our patients in general surgery, bariatrics surgery, orthopedic and urological procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

How you'll contribute:

A SeniorCentral Sterile Tech who excels in this role:

• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
• Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.
• Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.
• Preforms needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies for the entire department.
• Assist the OR Coordinator with staff education/ organizing in-services as needed.
• Helps to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Provides monitoring and evaluation of vendors coming in and out of the department. Also appropriately delegates and communicates necessary information for pending cases.
• Takes call as determined by the department director.
• Serves as a resource to the department for quality/auditing purposes.

Shift:

11a-7p or 12p-8p mid shift. On call required rotation.

What we're looking for:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous leadership experience

Five years of relevant experience

Licenses: Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician CRCST

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”