Sterile Processing Tech Lead

Corewell Health

Job Location:

St Joseph, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of relevant experience sterile processing technician experience or related sterile processing Preferred
CRT-Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Registered Central Services Technician Certified (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Upon Hire required And
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)
1 1/2 Yrs required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Sterile Processing St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Job SummaryAssists 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 th...