Sterile Processing Team Lead

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in overseeing and directing the work flow of the Sterile Processing Technicians as well as equipment and supply issues in work area in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Provides input into the staff evaluations and assists with staff development on shift, as appropriate. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience sterile processing technician experience or related sterile processing
• CRT-Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire required Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - IAHCSMM International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Upon Hire required
• CRT-At least one License and/or Certification in area of specialty - UNKNOWN Unknown Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) For those hired on or after 1/1/2025, certification is required upon hire. Those hired before 1/1/2025 are required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire date. Upon Hire required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience sterile processing technician experience or related sterile processing

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides daily work direction to Sterile Processing Technicians responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with staff assignments to maintain adequate workflow to meet changing needs on a daily basis.
• Assist supervisor with performance evaluations, goal setting, and performance improvement.
• Acts as a role model and resource to peers and provides mentoring and support to subordinate staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Performs the function of a Sterile Processing Technician including inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, an supplies.
• Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty.
• Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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