Sterile Equipment Tech Lead

Sterile Equipment Tech Lead

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Join our team as a Sterile Equipment Tech Lead. In the Sterile Equipment Tech Lead role you will:

• Perform routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies.
• Be responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization, maintaining records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain certification, monitors and instructs certified and non-certified personnel.
• Communicate with departments and staff throughout the day to maintain a smooth work-flow.
• Assure daily task assignments are completed. May be requested to assume responsibility in the absence of the Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Be involve with training in competency of tasks performed by the staff and participates in hospital wide educational projects.

Schedule: Mainly days but based on department needs

Job Requirements

• 2 years of sterile equipment processing, required
• Computer skills, required
• HS/GED required
• One of the following primary Central Services certifications is required upon hire or transfer: CRCST, CBSPDT
• One of the following post-primary certifications is required within one year of hire or transfer: CIS, CSIS, CER, CFER, CHL, CSPM, CASSPT

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.