HLD Lead Tech (Sterile Processing)

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Wellstar is responsible for coordinating and implementing surgical instrument processing and workflow, ensuring surgical teams have the necessary supplies and equipment. Key duties include preparing and sterilising instruments, maintaining regulatory documentation, and acting as a liaison between surgical teams. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CRCST or CSPDT certification, and at least two years of sterile processing experience. Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work with diverse care providers are essential. The technician will also participate in performance improvement initiatives, troubleshoot operational issues, and support staff orientation. This position is suited for individuals with expert knowledge in surgical supply processing and sterile technique, and a commitment to patient care and operational excellence. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Wellstar plays a pivotal role in supporting surgical teams by ensuring the efficient preparation, cleaning, sterilisation, and availability of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Working under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining high standards of aseptic technique, regulatory compliance, and workflow efficiency. The Lead SPT acts as a liaison between surgical teams, coordinates supply management, and participates in performance improvement initiatives. This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient care and safety. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading healthcare system in Georgia.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician functions under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager to assist with the coordination and implementation of surgical instrument processing and work flow. This includes the processing of supplies and equipment, performing cleaning and sterilization duties, preparing surgical packs, supplies, linens and instruments in the central supply area. The lead technician will work in concert with the medical and nursing staff in assuring that operating rooms are adequately stocked with necessary equipment and supplies are prepared and present so that surgical cases operate efficiently and on-time. The lead technicians will serve as a working technician with the all of the direct assignments as a Sterile Process technicians with additional duties required for "Lead "status. This will include responsibilities such as acting as a liaison between the SPT's and other operating room team members, serving as the resource, participating in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, trouble shooting any daily operational issues impeding work flow, orientation of SPT staff and other duties as assigned. The Lead SPT will oversee designated service lines with frequent and ongoing communications to management, physicians, nurses and other operating room staff.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Demonstrates Consistent Application of Aseptic/Sterile Techniques of all Instruments and * Supplies: Collects, receives, disinfects, and decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements and standards: * Demonstrates consistent application of aseptic /sterile techniques all instruments and supplies: * Applies proper sterilization procedures in the operation of sonic washers, washer decontaminators, steam, and steris sterilize. Assures proper working condition of equipment and reports problems with equipment or maintenance needs. Handles and stores instruments, equipments and supplies appropriately * Appropriately handles, scans bar codes, and stores sterile items in pre determined locations for future use Surgical Services Equipment Management: Inspects surgical instruments and medical equipment and detects need for repair or replacement and suspects of cleanliness, assemble, wraps or containerizes instruments and equipment * Cleans, inspects, and maintains instruments/equipment and supplies to assure all equipment is maintained in good working condition and available on a 24-hour basis * Maintains all required regulatory documentation of sterilization records and surgical supplies such as quality control logs of sterilizing equipment. * Maintains departmental policies and procedures related to safety, quality improvement, infection control and other standards relative to surgical sterile processing. Documents accurately and legibly. * Responds to request from nursing staff and others by locating surgical instrumentation and supplies * Checks and Stocks supplies, rotating stock by expiration dates * Acts as a liaison with individuals responsible for ordering supplies. * Delivers and unloads supplies to appropriate areas and restocks supplies as needed * Coordinates instrument turnaround actives in conjunction with the Manager. Retrieves equipment t equipment needed for scheduled and emergent cases. * Assist in emergency situation by assembling and returning needed equipment Communicates and Participates in Surgical Services Work Flow * Communicates and pertinent information related to instrumentation or supplies to the appropriate team member which may include management, physicians, staff or sales representatives. * Reports to the leadership any unusual occurrences such as , problems, accidents,safety , quality or patient experience concerns. * Consistently promotes patient experience through positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other team members * Assure the privacy, comfort and safety needs of patients are not interrupted in relation to the delivery or set up of supplies or equipment * Attends departmental staff meetings as required * Communicates frequently with SPTs to assure proper work flow and availability of supplies. Communicates and Participates in Surgical Services Work Flow * Communicates and pertinent information related to instrumentation or supplies to the appropriate team member which may include management, physicians, staff or sales representatives. * Reports to the leadership any unusual occurrences such as , problems, accidents,safety , quality or patient experience concerns. * Consistently promotes patient experience through positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other team members * Assure the privacy, comfort and safety needs of patients are not interrupted in relation to the delivery or set up of supplies or equipment * Attends departmental staff meetings as required * Communicates frequently with SPTs to assure proper work flow and availability of supplies. * Assist SP Supervisor or Manager with surgical processing staff meetings and Attends Surgical Services Staff Meeting * Acts as a general liaison within SPTs and other team members of surgical services * Communicates frequently with surgical services leaders to assure work flow and supplies are meeting operational demands. Monitors and maintains data on productivity and process effectiveness Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CRCST - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years previous sterile process experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Demonstrates expert knowledge in surgical supply processing, surgical instruments and sterile technique. Must have excellent communication skills. Should be highly organized with ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed based on daily demands. Ability to work with all levels of care providers. Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills. Must be able to understand, speak and write English well to communicate with surgical services team.

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• How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is s Responsibilities
• Responsible for collecting, receiving, disinfecting, and decontaminating instruments, supplies, and equipment according to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Play a key role in shaping the operation of surgical services by ensuring all equipment is maintained in good working condition and available on a 24-hour basis.
• Take ownership of maintaining all required regulatory documentation of sterilisation records and surgical supplies, including quality control logs of sterilising equipment.
• Deliver high-quality service by inspecting surgical instruments and medical equipment, detecting needs for repair or replacement, and assembling, wrapping, or containerising instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate instrument turnaround activities and assist in emergency situations by assembling and returning needed equipment.
• Lead efforts to communicate and report to leadership any unusual occurrences, problems, accidents, safety concerns, quality issues, or patient experience concerns.
• Help drive innovation in surgical services by participating in performance improvement initiatives and troubleshooting daily operational issues.
• Assist the SP Supervisor or Manager with surgical processing staff meetings and attend departmental staff meetings as required. Skills
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in surgical supply processing, surgical instruments, and sterile technique.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of care providers.
• Should be highly organised with the ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed based on daily demands.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills.
• Must be able to understand, speak, and write English well to communicate with the surgical services team. Education
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate's degree is preferred.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• CRCST - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech are required.