Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA • Parker, CO

83d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech for the Surgical Ventures Group contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care. As a valuable member of the care team, the Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments and supplies in accordance with established methods and facility procedures. The Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech also participates in surgical room turnover between cases, ensuring a sanitary environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other clinical manager, the Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech may assist surgeons, nurses, or techs around the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, or otherwise assist in direct patient care as instructed. The Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech provides positive, goal-oriented technical leadership, thus promoting an atmosphere of support and quality.

Requirements

• CRCST is required
• Graduate of Sterile Processing program is preferred
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (required in some states) is preferred
• 1+ years applicable clinical experience is required
• Leadership experience-preferred
• Ambulatory surgery experience-preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and organizes instrumentation, equipment, and supplies based on facility schedule and physician preference
• Reviews schedule daily for case instrumentation needs; remains abreast of changes made in schedule
• Anticipates special needs and selects required packs, instruments, supplies, sutures and equipment for specific cases
• Receives all soiled instrumentation per policy and AAMI/OSHA requirements. Implements the appropriate decontamination process per manufacturer instructions. Reprocesses instrumentation for sterilization
• Performs appropriate sterilization method required for different types of instruments, in accordance to manufacturer's instructions
• Utilizes 'short cycle' procedures when necessary and appropriate
• Monitors and records all test loads and sterilization cycles; reports any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Monitors all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use. Places sterilized instruments on appropriate shelving and rotates accordingly
• Performs testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle, performs biological tests and maintains daily log, as per facility policies
• Receives and disposes of biohazardous materials/wastes according to policy and regulation
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner
• Maintains the Decontamination and Clean room with supplies and equipment needed
• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g. shelves, counters, equipment)
• Tests operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and reports problems to Nurse Manager
• Implements manual cleaning cycle for autoclaves and other sterilizing/disinfecting machines
• Maintains periodic maintenance records for equipment. Maintains accurate log for equipment out for repair

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees