Lead Sterile Processing Technician Cert

HCA • Overland Park, KS

79d

About The Position

As a Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will be an invaluable safety expert and trusted leader on our team. You will use your precision and skills to keep every surgical instrument and supply clean, reliable, and ready when it matters most. You will also share your knowledge and guide your colleagues, helping create a safe, efficient environment where your team can thrive and where patients' lives are improved every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of medical terminology and concepts of inventory management.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Sterile Processing/Central Processing Technician. Experience in managing supply and equipment inventories preferred.
• Experience as a team leader preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred. In depth knowledge of the functions and operations of various types of decontamination and sterilization equipment required.
• Advanced knowledge of basic instrumentation and equipment required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to support department efficiencies required.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to direct and supervise Sterile Processing work production.
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally.
• Ability to perform problem-solving resulting in improved processes and performance for the department.
• Ability to work collaboratively with many levels of people.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the central processing area(s) related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments and equipment.
• Performs training and orientation for central processing staff.
• Manages inventory and supplies housed in the central processing area(s).
• Cleans equipment and restocks supplies in a timely manner to prepare for patient unit needs.
• Directs and supervises staff assigned to the Central Processing area(s).
• Develops and updates tools used in the assembly of instrument sets.
• Performs quality monitoring and sterilization validation testing.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees