Sterile Processing Tech - Lead, Sterilization Processing

Hilo Benioff Medical Center; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays each year

21 paid vacation days

21 paid sick days

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Lead for Hilo Benioff Medical Center. You will supervise the sterile processing team, oversee decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments for diverse surgical services while maintaining infection control standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to mission/vision/values, and hospital quality/compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of work experience in a sterile processing department supporting surgical services.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures; aseptic techniques; universal precautions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Distribute sterile and contaminated supplies to nursing inpatient and clinic departments; inventory and stock supply carts; fill requisitions as required.
• Assist with sterilization of specialty instruments for various surgical services and aid OR staff with equipment needs.
• Assist with room preparation and clean-up to ensure timely turnover of surgical suites and optimize resource use.
• Oversee, train and supervise other employees during assigned shift when needed.

Skills

Communication

English Proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawai\u012b.

The Sterile Processing Technician Lead is a valuable member of our Sterilization Processing team. This position is a working supervisor responsible for an assigned shift who oversees the work of Sterile Processing Technician entry and full performance positions as well as is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispended by the department following infection and control practices and ensures client satisfaction while also adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Other Duties

In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to:

Distribute sterile and contaminated supplies to nursing inpatient and clinic departments; inventory and stock supply carts; fill requisitions as required. Responsible for appropriate care, processing, and sterilization of specialty instruments for varied surgical services; assists O.R. staff by sterilizing specialty equipment and/or obtaining additional or extra supplies required for procedures; assists with room preparation and/or clean-up activities to assure timely turnover of surgical suites and increase utilization of resources and may perform other work related duties as assigned.

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Three (3) years of work experience in a sterile processing department supporting surgical services. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures; aseptic techniques; universal precautions and safety procedures; maintenance and care of equipment; names of surgical equipment; setting up instrument trays; applicable hospital/facility/program policies and procedures; and the ability to independently decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and set up instrument trays; and assist and participate in the activities of the surgical team. Must have thorough knowledge of medical/surgical procedure and terminology and the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; listen to and follow oral and written instructions precisely; and get along well with others. Must also have the ability to oversee, train and supervise other employees.

Certification Required

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or


• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required at time of employment.

Substitutions Allowed

1. Graduation from a nationally certified training program for Operating Room Technician, Surgical Technician or equivalent may be substituted for one year of work experience.


2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a science related field (e.g. biology, human anatomy, forensic, physics, etc.) may be substituted for up to six (6) months of work experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Patience; neatness; reliability; resourcefulness; and punctuality. Ability to learn quickly; be a "team player" and get along well with others; good organizational skills; good memory; and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Company Description

As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*


• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*


• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*


• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans


• Employee Assistance Program


• Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system


• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.