Central Sterile Lead Technician
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining standards related to decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instrumentation used in patient care throughout the organization. Ensures surgical instruments and hospital equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed promptly throughout the hospital. The role may have access to areas where medications are stored or prepared to fulfill job duties. Serves as a resource for staff, assists with department education, and helps precept new team members. Recognized as a leader within the department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
- At least 2 years of central sterile (CS) experience.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot autoclaves, washers, Sterrad, and other central sterile equipment.
- Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with the Meditech preference card system, Meditech Supply Chain system, and SPM instrument tracking system.
- Ability to meet annual Augusta Health HealthStream requirements, unit-defined competencies, and annual education requirements for hospital certifications.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- On-call availability, including weekends.
Responsibilities
- Maintain standards for decontamination and reprocessing of patient-care equipment and instrumentation.
- Ensure surgical instruments and hospital equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed promptly throughout the hospital.
- Serve as a resource for staff and assist with department education.
- Assist with precepting new team members.
- Fulfill job duties that may involve access to areas where medications are stored or prepared.
Benefits
- Insurance package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Free onsite parking.
- 24/7 armed security.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
- Individualized orientation with a dedicated preceptor.
- Onsite credit union.
- Employee discounts, including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
