Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Team Lead

Sterile Processing Tech - Lead

We are hiring for a Sterile Processing Tech - Lead for the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. As a lead tech you will be responsible for ensuring all our surgical cases have the correct instrumentation for every case as well as ensuring that same day turn-overs are completed on time. Our ideal candidate will be a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST).

Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Evening Shift Must be Certified

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Barnes-Jewish West County Central Sterile Processing Department provides a service that is an integral part of the quality of care that we provide for our patients. We ensure the integrity and sterility of our products and services for our customers. We control all parts of the sterilization process: decontamination prep & pack documentation of sterilization records and sterile storage.

Role Purpose:

• Assists the supervisor in providing quality cost-effective decontamination sterilization and distribution services.
• Trains and directs CSPD staff problem solves equipment failures and functions as a charge person in the absence of the Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Assembles and processes instruments sets trays supplies and linen prioritizes trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers.
• Serves as the primary coordinator between surgical services and central supply sterile processing department in assigned clinical service area.
• Provides training and guidance to staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 2 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

BJC Total Rewards:

At BJC we are committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical emotional social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

Annual 4 BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation sick days holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

To learn more go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer