Lead Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

2d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sterile Processing Tech will work in the Sterile Processing Department, primarily during evening shifts. This role involves assisting in the daily operations of the department, ensuring the provision of sterile processed materials and equipment to hospital and affiliated facilities. The position requires adherence to established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and surgical case cart setup to maintain quality for patient care. The Lead Sterile Processing Tech will also be responsible for managing departmental needs, informing management about supply and instrumentation needs, and adjusting workflow to meet Operating Room demands.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED required.
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (previously known as IAHCMM) upon hire.
Two (2) years’ experience in healthcare sterile processing (or surgical/procedural area).
Proficiency in Outlook Required.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience as a lead or experience in staff education.

Responsibilities

Assist in running the department when supervisor is unavailable.
Inform management of items and supplies needed to order.
Assist in locating any needed instrumentation.
Adjust work flow as needed to keep up with OR demand.
Oversee the departmental needs on a daily basis.
Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment.
Execute established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and surgical case cart set up practices by ensuring quality product for patient care.
Follow established procedures to ensure decontamination completion.
Place sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately labeled by department.