Sterile Processing Technician Lead

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in Missouri seeks a Regular Employee to lead and coordinate activities in support of surgical and central sterile services. The role focuses on shift operations, resource management, and staff training, with an emphasis on safety and policy adherence.

The position requires at least two years of experience and a high school diploma or 10 years of work experience, with routine standing and movement throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience.
• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource for staff and performs similar duties.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Oversees utilization and maintenance of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Leads and coordinates activities and tasks in support of surgical and central sterile services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource for staff and performs similar duties.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Oversees utilization and maintenance of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• Two years' experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4407000010 Sterile Processing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.