What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician Lead position at USPI?
Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital is seeking a motivated Sterile Processing Technician Lead to join our team. Our fast-paced surgery hospital is committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician Lead ensures the team:
- Cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases.
- Ensures proper care and maintenance for all surgical instrumentation, equipment and sterilization processes.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, needles, procedures and supplies used in the operating room.
- Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Computer skills, required
- CRCST or CSPDT certification required
- Six months of leadership experience, preferred
- 2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
- Experience with all types of sterilizers.
- Knows operating room instrumentation.
- Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
- Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
- Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
- Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians
What We Offer
As a valued member of Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.
- Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Sick Time
- 7 Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Breakfast and Lunch Daily!
