Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technicians Lead for a full-time role on day shifts, Monday to Friday. This role is pivotal in ensuring the sterility of medical instruments and leading a team.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience with CRCST or CBSPD certification. Benefits include health coverage, retirement matching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Sterile Processing experience is required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification from recognized healthcare certification organizations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex trays and instrumentation accurately.
• Prioritize instruments to meet OR needs.
• Assume leadership in the department.
• Decontaminate instruments in a safe manner.
• Ensure sterility of processed items.
• Manage instrument inventory.
• Train others in sterilization procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Technicians Lead to join the team! This role will be full-time day shift working Monday to Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm. We offer great pay based on experience, plus, don’t forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Inova Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more

Sterile Processing Technicians Lead Job Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Tech Lead assembles complex trays and instrumentation accurately and efficiently.
• Prioritizes instruments and uses critical thinking skills to provide solutions for OR needs.
• Assumes leadership and supervisory role within the department.
• Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ensures sterility of all processed items.
• Maintain instruments and ensure timely distribution to all customers.
• Manages instrument inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers.
• Trains others to be competent in all areas of sterilization.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: Two-year Sterile Processing experience required.
• Certification CRCST or CBSPD certification from The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).