Central Sterile Lead Technician

Augusta Health Careers • Fishersville, VA

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About The Position

The Central Sterile Lead Technician maintains standards for decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instrumentation used in patient care throughout the organization. The role ensures surgical instruments and hospital equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed promptly. The technician may access areas where medications are stored or prepared as needed for job duties. As a departmental leader and resource, the technician assists with staff education and precepts new team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification 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 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Meditech preference card system.
• Experience with the Meditech Supply Chain system.
• Experience with SPM (Instrument Tracking System).

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards related to decontamination and reprocessing of patient-care equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure surgical instruments and hospital equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed promptly.
• Serve as a resource for department staff.
• Assist with department education and precepting new team members.
• Meet annual hospital HealthStream requirements, unit-defined competencies, and education required for hospital certifications.
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weekends.

Benefits

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED