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Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Sterile Processing Technician Certified Lead opening with LewisGale Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Helps to maintain an adequate supply of sterile patient items, sterilized instruments and equipment for use by the hospital staff in direct patient care.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Manages the integrity of the physical environment of the Central Sterile Processing unit. Appropriately utilizes supplies and other resources related to the patient care supplies, instruments, and equipment; Performs the decontamination, disinfecting and sterilization process. Maintains instruments and supplies at appropriate levels and in proper working order to meet the hospitals needs. Maintains strict isolation technique.

· Keeps accurate and complete documentation of all sterilization records;

· Maintains positive working relationship with coworker and physicians; demonstrates and promotes professionalism

· Participates in the orientation of new employees

· Errors or mistakes occur infrequently or are minor in nature. Generally conscientious in completing tasks error-free.

· Follows hospital rules as described in department and hospital policies; seeks out assistance if unsure.

· Completes work with minimal supervision. Adjusts to workload variations as assigned

· Experiences unexceptional number of occurrences (generally no more than 3 per year, excluding bereavement and FMLA). Consistently arrives at work on time. Conscientious about missed work.

· Attends required education and required in-services, attends extra classes if asked. Meets requirements for attendance at department meetings.

· Adheres to company ethics and compliance standards at work, including confidentiality and privacy. Appropriately refers questions.

· Follows established safety guidelines in all work related activities; follows standard precautions including hand washing and use of PPE; properly handles hazardous materials within the department.

· Will identify and analyze problems, considering various alternatives. Takes action when confronted with a problem. Generally takes responsibility for actions when negative outcomes are identified.

· Offers opinions and ideas regarding improvements when asked; willing to assist with solutions and participates in team efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Central Sterile Tech Lead DEPARTMENT: Central Sterile

SUPERVISED BY: Surgical Services Supply Manager ( ) Exempt Position ( X ) Non-exempt Position

SUPERVISES: None Revised: July 11, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Required – Previous experience as a CSS Technician.

EDUCATION

Required – High School or equivalency.

CERTIFICATION

Required - Certified Sterile Processing Technician or Certified Regional Central Service Technician and maintain certification throughout employment.

LewisGale Medical Center (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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 the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Sterile Processing Technician Certified Lead 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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.