Sterile Processing Tech Lead Evening Shift

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician is a safety expert and team leader responsible for ensuring surgical instruments and supplies are clean, reliable, and ready for patient care. The role includes guiding and training colleagues and supporting a safe, efficient, high-quality environment.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays, ensuring instruments work properly and are ready for patient care.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and keep detailed records of sterilization cycles, safety checks, and quality standards.
• Prepare surgical sets and case carts by reviewing daily schedules and gathering the instruments and supplies required for procedures.
• Manage inventory and organize supplies in operating room storage areas.
• Work closely with the surgical team to help surgeries run smoothly and on time.
• Lead and train the Sterile Processing team, share updates on new equipment and processes, and set a positive example that supports safety, quality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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