Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Supply Sterile Processing

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician. The role oversees day-to-day SPD operations, maintains documentation, and coordinates throughput for about 30 nursing units and clinics.

You will manage multi-shift staffing for 3–6 associates, assist the manager, ensure compliance with AMI guidelines, and contribute to process improvements and cost reductions while delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of experience in Central Supply or Sterile Processing preferred.
• HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech (CRCST) required

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the day to day work within the Sterile Processing Dept.; participates with Charge Nurse and Clinical Manager in making departmental decisions, budgeting, and safety.
• Assist in interviewing process of new Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Provides orientation for new Associates and ongoing support for continuing education and support.
• Monitors compliance with sterilization procedures and guidelines for the dept., as outlined within AMI and as outlined by Ambulatory Surgery Center Policy.
• Develops department procedures in accordance with organizational standards to insure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Supervise adherence to sterilization protocols as provided in AMI Guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to process instruments per manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Facilitates the coordination of Sterile Processing services with other departments, pursues innovative opportunities for improving services and reducing costs, meets with users to encourage standardization in order to obtain better pricing agreements with vendors.
• Maximize quantity and quality of products, equipment and services for funds expended.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population‑specific and developmental needs of the members served by the dept.
• Works with the Charge Nurse in scheduling/assigning staff.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age‑specific and other developmental needs of each member served.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower housea state-of-the-artemergency department, ICU, Cardiac CathLaband surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

The Lead Technician is responsible for the effective day to day assigned operations of Sterile Processing (SPD). Documentation of activities shall be maintained. Scope of responsibilities include all activities related to the smooth flow of both chargeable and non-chargeable supplies to approximately 30 Nursing Units and Clinics. Directly responsible for the multi-shift scheduling of 3 to 6 associates assigned to SPD. Assists and relieves Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the day to day work within the Sterile Processing Dept.; participates with Charge Nurse and Clinical Manager in making departmental decisions, budgeting, and safety.
• Assist in interviewing process of new Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Provides orientation for new Associates and ongoing support for continuing education and support.
• Monitors compliance with sterilization procedures and guidelines for the dept., as outlined within AMI and as outlined by Ambulatory Surgery Center Policy.
• Develops department procedures in accordance with organizational standards to insure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Supervise adherence to sterilization protocols as provided in AMI Guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to process instruments per manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Facilitates the coordination of Sterile Processing services with other departments, pursues innovative opportunities for improving services and reducing costs, meets with users to encourage standardization in order to obtain better pricing agreements with vendors.
• Maximize quantity and quality of products, equipment and services for funds expended.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population‑specific and developmental needs of the members served by the dept.
• Works with the Charge Nurse in scheduling/assigning staff.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age‑specific and other developmental needs of each member served.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 2 – 4 years of experience in Central Supply or Sterile Processing preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech (CRCST) required

Work Schedule:

2:30PM - 11PM

Work Type:

Full Time