Sterile Processing Tech Lead

UCHealth•Longmont, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech Lead leads team members in an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. The position performs the responsibilities of the underlying job and provides guidance on complex or novel issues. It requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. This is an onsite, full-time position at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, on the LPH Sterile Process team. The schedule is 80 hours per pay period on evening shifts. Pay is $24.11–$36.17 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of sterile processing experience.
Within the scope of the job, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Medical Terminology course.
Certification as a CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
One additional certification: Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through HSPA or an equivalent certification through CBSPD.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
Mentor, monitor, coach, and evaluate team members’ performance, especially productivity and quality management.
Serve as a positive role model and promote teamwork and cooperation.
Help coordinate services, prioritize assignments and workflow, and promote situational decision-making and problem-solving.
Assist the team with ordering departmental supplies and monitor staff production and quality metrics.
Perform the responsibilities of the underlying job.
Take responsibility for, or guide team members through, complex or novel issues.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year in prepaid support or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.