Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician

HCA•Denver, CO

47d•$22 - $33

About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Lead Sterile Processing Technician today with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes. Position Summary: The Lead Technician works under the direction of the SPD manager and/or SPD Supervisor. They are responsible for the daily operations and workflow of their shift. They perform duties independently, work proficiently without supervision and serve as a resource for all aspects of sterilization processing of surgical instrumentation. They coordinate the decontamination, sterilization, inspection and assembly of instruments, materials and equipment necessary for support of the surgical services and other depts. They perform in the role as well as monitor others within the department, and are responsible for assuring work completion and standard/best practice compliance. They operate and troubleshoot equipment specific to Sterile Processing. They assist in the training and competency assessment of staff. The Lead Technician serves as the Customer Service Specialist with OR staff, surgeons and other departments they serve to resolve issues and enhance service. They review the daily OR schedule to ensure instrument availability, coordinate vendor instrumentation and plan needed turnovers to complete the schedule without delay. The Lead Technician monitors quality assurance, documentation, and policy and procedure adherence. They are responsible to assist in ordering needs of the department, including but not limited to, instrumentation, supplies, etc. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor. Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children expects our iCARE behavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community. Integrity - We are honest and do what we say Compassion - We are sympathetic to the needs of others Accountability - We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes Respect - We value others and embrace differences Excellence - We take personal pride in exceeding expectations

Requirements

Current HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) CRCST or CBSPD certification required.
Post high school occupational related training preferred.
3 years in Sterile Processing OR Operating Room work experience preferred.
Good customer service and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Expert knowledge of instrument processing standards and regulations, instrument processing equipment and surgical instrumentation and power systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations and workflow of their shift
Perform duties independently, work proficiently without supervision and serve as a resource for all aspects of sterilization processing of surgical instrumentation
Coordinate the decontamination, sterilization, inspection and assembly of instruments, materials and equipment necessary for support of the surgical services and other depts
Perform in the role as well as monitor others within the department, and are responsible for assuring work completion and standard/best practice compliance
Operate and troubleshoot equipment specific to Sterile Processing
Assist in the training and competency assessment of staff
Serve as the Customer Service Specialist with OR staff, surgeons and other departments they serve to resolve issues and enhance service
Review the daily OR schedule to ensure instrument availability, coordinate vendor instrumentation and plan needed turnovers to complete the schedule without delay
Monitor quality assurance, documentation, and policy and procedure adherence
Responsible to assist in ordering needs of the department, including but not limited to, instrumentation, supplies, etc
When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.