Surgicenter of Kansas City
Lead Sterile Processing Tech
Surgicenter of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Description
Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Lead Sterile Processing TechSurgicenter of Kansas City Benefits
Surgicenter of Kansas City offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications
The Lead Central Sterile Technician-Certified for the Surgical Ventures Group contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care. As a valuable member of the care team, the Lead Central Sterile Tech cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments and supplies in accordance with established methods and facility procedures. The Lead Central Sterile Tech also participates in surgical room turnover between cases, ensuring a sanitary environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other clinical manager, the Lead Central Sterile Tech may assist surgeons, nurses, or techs around the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, or otherwise assist in direct patient care as instructed. The Lead Central Sterile Tech provides positive, goal-oriented technical leadership, thus promoting an atmosphere of support and quality. What you will do in this role: Prioritizes and Organizes instrumentation, equipment, and supplies based on facility schedule and physician preference. Reviews schedule daily for case instrumentation needs; remains abreast of changes made in schedule. Anticipates special needs and selects required packs, instruments, supplies, sutures and equipment for specific cases. Receives all soiled instrumentation per policy and AAMI/OSHA requirements. Implements the appropriate decontamination process per manufacturer instructions. Reprocesses instrumentation for sterilization. Performs appropriate sterilization method required for different types of instruments, in accordance to manufacturers instructions. Utilizes short cycle procedures when necessary and appropriate. Monitors and records all test loads and sterilization cycles; reports any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager. Monitors all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use. Places sterilized instruments on appropriate shelving and rotates accordingly. Performs testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle, performs biological tests and maintains daily log, as per facility policies. Receives and disposes of of biohazardous materials/wastes according to policy and regulation. Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner. Maintains the Decontamination and Clean room with supplies and equipment needed. Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g. shelves, counters, equipment). Tests operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and reports problems to Nurse Manager. Implements manual cleaning cycle for autoclaves and other sterilizing/disinfecting machines. Maintains periodic maintenance records for equipment. Maintains accurate log for equipment out for repair. What is required for this role: CRCST is required Graduate of Sterile Processing program is preferred Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (required in some states) is preferred 1+ years applicable clinical experience is required Leadership experience-preferred Ambulatory surgery experience-preferred Surgicenter of Kansas City has a respectedreputation as a provider of ambulatory surgical care in the Midwest. Founded in 1978, it was the first freestanding ambulatory outpatient surgerycenter licensed in the state of Missouri. Today, we offer a state of the art facility and the newesttechnologies. Performing around 350 cases a month. Our specialties include orthopedics,urology, ophthalmology and general surgery. We are AAAHC accredited. Top revenue producing surgerycenter for Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Sterile Processing Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Lead Sterile Processing TechSurgicenter of Kansas City Benefits
Surgicenter of Kansas City offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications
The Lead Central Sterile Technician-Certified for the Surgical Ventures Group contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care. As a valuable member of the care team, the Lead Central Sterile Tech cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments and supplies in accordance with established methods and facility procedures. The Lead Central Sterile Tech also participates in surgical room turnover between cases, ensuring a sanitary environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other clinical manager, the Lead Central Sterile Tech may assist surgeons, nurses, or techs around the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, or otherwise assist in direct patient care as instructed. The Lead Central Sterile Tech provides positive, goal-oriented technical leadership, thus promoting an atmosphere of support and quality. What you will do in this role: Prioritizes and Organizes instrumentation, equipment, and supplies based on facility schedule and physician preference. Reviews schedule daily for case instrumentation needs; remains abreast of changes made in schedule. Anticipates special needs and selects required packs, instruments, supplies, sutures and equipment for specific cases. Receives all soiled instrumentation per policy and AAMI/OSHA requirements. Implements the appropriate decontamination process per manufacturer instructions. Reprocesses instrumentation for sterilization. Performs appropriate sterilization method required for different types of instruments, in accordance to manufacturers instructions. Utilizes short cycle procedures when necessary and appropriate. Monitors and records all test loads and sterilization cycles; reports any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager. Monitors all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use. Places sterilized instruments on appropriate shelving and rotates accordingly. Performs testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle, performs biological tests and maintains daily log, as per facility policies. Receives and disposes of of biohazardous materials/wastes according to policy and regulation. Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner. Maintains the Decontamination and Clean room with supplies and equipment needed. Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g. shelves, counters, equipment). Tests operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and reports problems to Nurse Manager. Implements manual cleaning cycle for autoclaves and other sterilizing/disinfecting machines. Maintains periodic maintenance records for equipment. Maintains accurate log for equipment out for repair. What is required for this role: CRCST is required Graduate of Sterile Processing program is preferred Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (required in some states) is preferred 1+ years applicable clinical experience is required Leadership experience-preferred Ambulatory surgery experience-preferred Surgicenter of Kansas City has a respectedreputation as a provider of ambulatory surgical care in the Midwest. Founded in 1978, it was the first freestanding ambulatory outpatient surgerycenter licensed in the state of Missouri. Today, we offer a state of the art facility and the newesttechnologies. Performing around 350 cases a month. Our specialties include orthopedics,urology, ophthalmology and general surgery. We are AAAHC accredited. Top revenue producing surgerycenter for Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Sterile Processing Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.