Sterile Processing Tech Lead

Find your purpose being a leader in our Sterile Processing Department!  We are seeking a Lead with experience in both a Sterile Processing environment and supervision. This Lead position will be responsible for and oversee our Decontamination area. Our Sterile Processing Department operates out of one of the most desired work environments in the entire St. Cloud Hospital, with gorgeous year-round views of the Mississippi River! 

As an SPD Lead with CentraCare, you will ensure patient safety and decrease infectious risk to our patients by being responsible for ensuring all surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly decontaminated, disinfected, inspected, sterilized, inventoried and distributed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system. 

 

Schedule:

• Day Shift | 8-hour shifts | 8am - 4:30pm
• Full-time | 80 Hours every two weeks 
• No weekend rotation

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates start at $20.20 per hour, offering more with experience.
  • Full pay range for this position is $20.20 to $30.30 hourly
• Comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more! 

Experience:

• 3 years minimum of experience in a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) or medical related field required.  

Duties:

• Performs decontamination, inspection, and disinfection of medical devices and equipment. 
• Handles medical devices in a manner which will not compromise their integrity.
• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers. 
• Typically acts as a lead, coordinating and checking the work of others. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices.
• Leads will coordinate and check the work of others within the Sterile Processing Department.

Physical Demands:

• Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking.
• Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinely.
• Frequent needs for reaching, bending, squatting, crouching.
• Able to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment.  
• Is able to work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.

 Education:

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secondary Certification of Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or other secondary certification preferred.

 

Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics and facilities throughout the area.

CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.