Sterile Processing Lead

Advocate Health

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, North Carolina, US
Base: $18.30 - $27.45 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Decontamination of surgical instruments
Operation of steam and low-temperature sterilizers
Censitrac instrument tracking system usage
This role involves leading the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure patient safety

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure patient safety.
  • The position requires operating Censitrac tracking systems and validating sterilization cycles using biological and chemical indicators.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure patient safety.

Salary

Base: $18.30 - $27.45 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Decontamination of surgical instruments
  • Operation of steam and low-temperature sterilizers
  • Censitrac Instrument Tracking system usage
  • Biological and chemical indicator testing
  • Assembly and packaging of surgical trays
  • Infection control and waste handling procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and team coordination skills
  • Quality improvement initiative experience
  • Precepting new associates or students
  • A3 action plan problem solving
  • Cross-departmental communication abilities

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • 1 year SPD experience required
  • Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days
  • Hepatitis vaccination at hire
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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