Central Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Norwalk Hospital Association • Norwalk, CT

13d • $24 - $46

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
Summary:
Position will be the Team Leader for the Sterile Processing Department, responsible for the evening operation of the department. This includes supervising employees in the coordination, monitoring, and deployment of SPD products for procedures occurring during the evening, and preparing SPD products for the next day's OR cases.
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Requirements

• HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
• Minimum Experience: three years
• Credentials: Sterile Processing License

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evening operation for the department, where employees are supervised in the decontamination and sterilization of products and instruments.
• Coordinates the staff preparation of instrument and supply case picks for the next day's OR cases, using the modified cart system.
• When necessary, performs manual and physical duties of a CSS Technician.
• Maintains standards for sterilization per Joint Commission and regulatory agencies during evening hours.
• Prepares work assignments for staff during evening shift.
• Monitors and educates staff on the use of pick tickets and case cards to ensure 100% accuracy and completion of case carts.
• Transfers critical information on status of sterilization, supplies, and instruments to the department manager.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees