Full-Time: Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Join Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery's outstanding team!

As a leader in spinal and joint replacement surgery, we are proud of what we’ve achieved, and we believe that it’s our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. We would love for you to join us!

· Culture: Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policy

· Quality Care: One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgery

· Benefits : Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation, Employee Assistance Program reimbursement for certification/licensure renewals

· Education: Tuition reimbursement, training/in-services

· Recognizing and listening to our employees: Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonuses

Position Summary:

Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.

****Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the operation of the sterile cores, guide instrument and scope processing and managing supplies
• Coordinates and performs daily activities that support the surgical practice
• Supervises Central Service technicians assigned to the sterile cores, processing and supplying areas
• Maintains inventory and instrumentation
• Supervises the cleaning and sterilization process according to established standards
• Assists with the teaching, counseling and evaluating of staff
• Assigns daily schedule and location for each employee.
• Maintains required log keeping records.
• As a CS/SPD Lead Technician, you will perform and serve as a resource for decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation.
• Working with facilities leader, assures the adequate functioning, maintenance, and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Conducts routine quality assurance activities.

Benefits

· Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insurance

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Account

· Retirement plan with company match

· Tuition reimbursement

· 7 paid holidays

· Reimbursement for license renewals

· Paid Time Off

· Competitive compensation

· Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is required.
• Three to five years’ experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is required.
• Three to five years’ experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.