Sterile Processing Lead: Training, Compliance & Ops

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO seeks a Sterile Equipment Tech Lead to oversee decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, guiding a team and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will operate sterilizers, maintain records, coordinate with departments, train staff, and participate in educational projects, with potential supervisory responsibilities in leadership absences.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile equipment processing in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of AAMI, AORN, JC, OSHA guidelines.
• Experience leading a team in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily task assignments for sterile processing operations.
• Instructs and checks the work of others; adjusts staffing as needed.
• Maintains sterility, inspects, packages, and sterilizes supplies using prescribed methods.
• Monitors equipment performance and validates monitors.
• Supports staff training and competency development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Registered Central Services Tech (CR-CST)

CBSPD certification

CIS/CSIS/CER/CFER/CHL/CSPM/CASSPT certifications

Tools

Automatic endoscope reprocessing system

Steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO seeks a Sterile Equipment Tech Lead to oversee decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, guiding a team and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will operate sterilizers, maintain records, coordinate with departments, train staff, and participate in educational projects, with potential supervisory responsibilities in leadership absences.