Job Description

At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care!  At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change.

Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama  which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone!     

Schedule: Full-Time, Evenings

Job Summary 

The Sterile Services Lead is responsible for serving as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room (OR), ensuring efficient and accurate handling of surgical instrumentation and supplies. This role includes performing quality audits, monitoring instrument availability, resolving instrumentation issues, and supporting staff through training and process improvement. The Lead ensures adherence to sterilization standards and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve high-quality patient care and staff satisfaction. 

What We Offer

Student Loan Repayment Plans Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month 6% 401k Employer Matching Tuition Reimbursement Company provided renewal of BLS

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services required 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience required

Licenses and Certifications

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred

Essential Functions

Monitors and ensures the management of supplies in all areas of Sterile Processing, maintaining an adequate, cost-effective inventory. Oversees the collection, decontamination, processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of non-disposable instruments and equipment. Conducts quality audits to ensure the accuracy of instrument assembly and preparation for surgical cases. Serves as a point of contact for Sterile Processing Technicians, providing technical support, guidance, and training to junior staff. Coordinates and ensures proper assembly, sterilization, and delivery of case carts, resolving instrumentation issues promptly. Performs other duties as assigned.

About Crestwood Medical Center

Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.