Sterile Processing Technician Lead

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Sterile Processing Technician Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the cleanliness and operational function of surgical instruments, playing a crucial part in patient care. With a commitment to excellence, you'll monitor sterilization processes, maintain inventory, and uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene. This dynamic position offers a supportive work environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Referral Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical or Sterile Processing experience required.
• AAMI certification and IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of surgical instruments.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and perform biological testing.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as necessary.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Instrumentation

Infection Control Procedures

Biological Testing

Education

High School Graduate

1 Year of College in Related Field

Tools

Sterilizers

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Sterile Processing Technician Lead today with St. Davids South Austin Medical Center.

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Come join our team as a(an) Sterile Processing Technician Lead. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Sterile Processing Technician Lead, you will take primary responsibility for the cleanliness, operational function, and sterility of surgical instruments. You will provide in-house sterilization of specific supplies and equipment used in the sterile processing department.

• You will retrieve equipment from operating rooms, clean and decontaminate instruments after each case, check instruments for defects, and conduct inventory of each instrument set after cases
• You will load, operate, and clean all sterilizers and equipment using biological and chemical controls
• You will prepare and file appropriate documentation for each sterilizer load
• You will perform biological testing of all steam, gas, and chemical methods of sterilization and report biological test results
• You will monitor sterilization equipment through all phases of operation and use appropriate procedures in the case of a malfunction
• You will report stock shortages to management, order supplies as necessary, and keep supply areas clean and orderly
• You will examine all received supplies for expiration dates, package defects, or any visible damage that may compromise sterility
• You will maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the decontamination area
• You will ensure general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience or Sterile Processing experience
• 4 years of experience working with instrumentation and infection control procedures – preferred
• Previous experience as a Central Sterile Processing Technician – preferred

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of college in a related field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certification – preferred
• Certification with International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – preferred

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. Davids HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the areas only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Sterile Processing Technician Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.