Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Central Sterile Tech Lead with St. David's South Austin Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St. David's South Austin Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Central Sterile Tech Lead to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Sterile Processing Technician Lead, you will take primary responsibility for the cleanliness, operational function, and sterility of surgical instruments. You will provide in-house sterilization of specific supplies and equipment used in the sterile processing department

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  You will retrieve equipment from operating rooms, clean and decontaminate instruments after each case, check instruments for defects, and conduct inventory of each instrument set after cases
• You will load, operate, and clean all sterilizers and equipment using biological and chemical controls
• You will prepare and file appropriate documentation for each sterilizer load
• You will perform biological testing of all steam, gas, and chemical methods of sterilization and report biological test results
• You will monitor sterilization equipment through all phases of operation and use appropriate procedures in the case of a malfunction
• You will report stock shortages to management, order supplies as necessary, and keep supply areas clean and orderly
• You will examine all received supplies for expiration dates, package defects, or any visible damage that may compromise sterility
• You will maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the decontamination area
• You will ensure general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas

Job Requirements

Experience

• 2 years of clinical experience or Sterile Processing experience
• 4 years of experience working with instrumentation and infection control procedures – preferred
• Previous experience as a Central Sterile Processing Technician – preferred

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of college in a related field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certification – preferred
• Certification with International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – preferred

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is an acute-care facility in central Texas with more than 300 patient beds. The hospital is known in the community for its nationally accredited oncology program – the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center, home to the area’s only adult bone marrow transplant program – and Level II trauma center. The facility’s full range of specialized services includes cardiovascular care and rehabilitation, imaging services, women’s services, joint replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three full-service emergency centers.

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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.

"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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Central Sterile Tech Lead opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.