Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care and is the most preferred healthcare provider in Northeast Florida for over 30 years. As Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health offers a full spectrum of care through 200+ locations and six hospitals, including specialized centers for cancer, heart, neurology, and children's services. Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Full-Time Lead Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies. The Lead technician will also train other SPD technicians, maintain quality control, and collaborate with the SPD manager for workflow and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 1-2 years Instrument Experience
• 1-2 years Surgical Instrumentation Experience
• Linen Processing Experience
• Knowledge of regulatory protocols.
• High School Diploma
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required OR Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of Prep and Sterile, ensuring the proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies.
• Leads and trains other SPD technicians.
• Maintains quality control standards.
• Collaborates with the SPD manager to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of surgical linens, surgical instrumentations, medical/surgical supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all types of sterilization equipment and processes.
• Understands principles of sterilization.
• Wraps instruments/linen properly, while selecting correct supplies to be used for sterilization.
• Able to collaborate and prioritize duties for quality and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED