Sterile Processing - Team Leader 1st Shift

Career Opportunities

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Sterile Processing Team Lead for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program beginning day one, designed to support work-life balance, rest, and time with family.
• Medical Insurance:
  Choose from two High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options or a PPO plan, along with Dental and Vision coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month following your hire date.
• HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans; FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&DD Insurance.
• Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.

At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Working Hours: 40 hours a week (80 hours per pay period)

Shift: 1st shift (9am-5:30pm) with weekend on‑call requirements (Every 4th weekend call)

Position

Reports to:

Director of Surgery

Department

Description:

Wilson Health’s Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures. Board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants and X‑ray technologists staff the department.

The Sterile Processing Team Lead is responsible for organizing, coordinating, planning, and evaluating the operations of sterile processing maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and ancillary departments.

• Provides cost effective management of supply and equipment resources
• Monitors quality standards which include working conditions, quality assurance, and infection control activities.
• Maintains a positive supportive communication system.
• Clinical orientation/continuing education/staff development: supports continuing education programs for Sterile Processing personnel. Participates in projects and programs directed toward personal and professional growth.
• Participates in personnel performance appraisal according to departmental and hospital policies. Interviews prospective employees along with the Director of Surgery.
• Performs cleaning and sterilization/decontamination on reusable medical equipment, and prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments for surgical cases and distributes as needed
• Provides inspection for visible physical damage and reports such damage appropriately for immediate repair/replacement direction
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot the operations of steam sterilizers, ETO, Sterrrad NX, Washer/sanitizer and sonic equipment
• Maintain computerized detailed lists of various trays and their components
• Ensures that necessary patient safety precautions are taken

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Certified in Sterile Processing from a nationally recognized professional association preferred. (Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.))
• Sterile Processing experience required (3-5 years experience), leadership/supervisory experience preferred

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)