Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician. This role is vital in ensuring the highest standards of sterilization and instrument care to support life-saving medical procedures.

General Summary

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician oversees sterilization techniques, operates technical equipment, and manages staff schedules and assignments with precision and care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply principles of decontamination and sterilization effectively.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly, including gowns, gloves, face masks, and boots.
• Sort instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer specifications.
• Clean CASE carts thoroughly and inspect sterilized packages for integrity.
• Utilize biological and chemical sterilization indicators properly.
• Sterilize instruments accurately and label them appropriately.
• Document sterilizer loads and tests meticulously.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of instruments and equipment, ensuring correct assembly and testing for optimal function.
• Report and remove broken or malfunctioning instruments from service promptly.
• Identify department-specific instrumentation such as surgery, obstetrics, and emergency services.
• Maintain daily inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance in the operating room as needed.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, continuously seeking improvements and addressing root causes of issues.
• Manage staff schedules and assignments efficiently.
• Assist the Sterile Processing Supervisor with departmental record-keeping.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

At least three years of experience in sterile processing is necessary.

Certification/License

Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician is required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position demands considerable mental concentration to operate equipment and care for instruments properly. Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and reaching. The role involves working in close proximity to others and sometimes in distracting environments.

Working Conditions

Exposure to wet or humid conditions during instrument decontamination is common, along with occasional exposure to temperature fluctuations, fumes, airborne particles, and potential contact with infectious materials. The technician must be able to work in confined spaces for extended periods.

Become part of a supportive healthcare environment serving a broad regional community in the Midwest, where growth and excellence are encouraged.