Sterile Processing Tech Lead

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Free counseling and wellbeing support

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan help

Telemedicine

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Life insurance

Auto and home insurance

Legal counseling

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Lead in Asheville, North Carolina. The role involves leading the Sterile Processing team, ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of surgical instruments, and managing inventory. Candidates must possess a GED and relevant certifications within 30 days of employment, along with one year of experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical plans, tuition assistance, and retirement resources.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of experience in sterile processing or similar field.
• At least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
• Operate sterilization equipment, keeping detailed records.
• Prepare surgical sets by reviewing daily schedules.
• Manage inventory and organize supplies.
• Lead and train the Sterile Processing team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Sterilization techniques

Education

High School Graduate / GED

CSPDT or CRCST certification

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Sterile Processing Tech Lead? At Mission Hospital, 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will be an invaluable safety expert and trusted leader on our team. You will use your precision and skills to keep every surgical instrument and supply clean, reliable, and ready when it matters most. You will also share your knowledge and guide your colleagues, helping create a safe, efficient environment where your team can thrive and where patients’ lives are improved every day.

Your responsibilities will include

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure every tool works properly and is ready for patient care
• Operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, while keeping detailed records of sterilization cycles, safety checks, and quality standards
• Preparing surgical sets and case carts by reviewing daily schedules and gathering the right instruments and supplies for each procedure
• Managing inventory, organizing supplies in OR storage areas, and working closely with the surgical team to help keep surgeries run smoothly and on time
• Leading and training the Sterile Processing team, sharing updates on new equipment and processes, and setting a positive example to support a safe, high-quality environment where teamwork thrives

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year of experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

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.

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Tech Lead 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.