Sterile Services Lead Evenings

CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Plans

Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month

6% 401k Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Company provided renewal of BLS

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Sterile Services Lead for evenings. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing sterile processing staff and ensuring the quality and compliance of surgical instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing, along with leadership skills and necessary certifications. The position also includes benefits such as student loan repayment plans, health insurance, and a 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services required.
• 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience required.
• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required.
• CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of sterile processing staff.
• Monitor supply management and maintain inventory.
• Conduct quality audits for instrument assembly for surgeries.
• Serve as a point of contact for training and technical support.

Skills

Leadership in sterile processing

Quality assurance

Technical support for staff

Job description

Join to apply for the Sterile Services Lead Evenings role at CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change.

Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone!

Schedule

Full-Time, Evenings, Mon-Fri 2:30P-11P

Job Summary

The Sterile Services Lead is responsible for serving as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room (OR), ensuring efficient and accurate handling of surgical instrumentation and supplies. This role includes performing quality audits, monitoring instrument availability, resolving instrumentation issues, and supporting staff through training and process improvement. The Lead ensures adherence to sterilization standards and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve high-quality patient care and staff satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Student Loan Repayment Plans
• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month
• 6% 401k Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company provided renewal of BLS

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services required
• 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required
• CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred

Essential Functions

• Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of sterile processing staff, supporting workflow coordination and ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
• Monitors and ensures the management of supplies in all areas of Sterile Processing, maintaining an adequate, cost-effective inventory.
• Oversees the collection, decontamination, processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of non-disposable instruments and equipment.
• Conducts quality audits to ensure the accuracy of instrument assembly and preparation for surgical cases.
• Serves as a point of contact for Sterile Processing Technicians, providing technical support, guidance, and training to junior staff.
• Coordinates and ensures proper assembly, sterilization, and delivery of case carts, resolving instrumentation issues promptly.
• Monitors sterilization processes, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Managers to implement process improvements, address staffing needs, and support employee training initiatives.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance, providing constructive feedback and conducting timely performance appraisals.
• Responds to complaints and resolves issues in consultation with leadership and risk management as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Crestwood Medical Center

Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care