Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary

The sterile processing lead is responsible for processing instrument trays, maintaining sterilizers, maintaining sterilization log books, overseeing sterile processing technicians, and proferring other supplies necessary for surgical and/or procedures in ancillary departments at Medical City Lewisville Hospital according to AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Able to take call and respond within 30 minutes.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies, making sure all items are properly cleaned and ready for use.
• Organizing instruments and equipment based on surgery schedules and special case needs.
• Making sure sterilization processes and equipment performance are monitored, accurate records are kept, and any issues are promptly reported.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and stocked workspace that supports the team and upholds the highest infection control standards.
• Training and supporting team members to work safely, follow best practices, and care for every patient like family.

Benefits

Medical City Lewisville offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).