Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare • Parker, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lincoln Surgery Center, the Lead Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support patient care by providing properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. The role provides positive, goal-oriented technical leadership and promotes a supportive, quality-focused environment.

Lincoln Surgery Center is an AAAHC-accredited center in Parker, Colorado, performing more than 300 cases each month across colorectal, gynecology, GI, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastics, podiatry, urology, and urogynecology services. It is a member of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing; experience in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment is preferred.
• Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not accepted.
• Certification and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP).
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments and equipment, including their cleanliness and sterilization.
• Maintain a sanitary environment for patient care.
• Select and apply appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• Maintain a daily log and test disinfecting solution for efficacy with each cycle; perform biological testing.
• Monitor and record test loads and sterilization cycles, documenting deviations from normal functioning and reporting them to the OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager.
• Maintain an accurate log of equipment sent out for repair.
• Provide positive, goal-oriented technical leadership that promotes support and quality.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed