Full Time | 80 hrs/pp
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Location: Bronson Battle Creek
Requisition ID: JOB47504
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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by positivity, inspiring us to be our best and go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you’re ready for a rewarding career in healthcare, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
The Lead Central Service (C.S.) Technician – Sterile Processing supports the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Process Room at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. This role works closely with the RSS Manager and Surgery teams to ensure surgical instrumentation and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for patient care.
The Lead C.S. Tech provides guidance and support to team members, assists with workflow coordination, and serves as a resource for sterile processing best practices. This role requires strong knowledge of infection control standards, sterilization processes, and surgical instrumentation.
Schedule:
Variable hours and start times. This role may include periodic on-call responsibilities to support operational needs.
Required
High school diploma or GED
Central Service Certification
3–5 years of surgery process room or sterile processing experience
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of organizational, unit, and job-specific competencies within the orientation period
Coordinate daily workflow and assignments within the Process Room
Assist with staffing coverage and address concerns in the absence of the manager
Serve as a resource for sterile processing policies, procedures, and best practices
Act as a role model for staff and support adherence to hospital policies
Assist with orientation and training of new team members
Identify staff needs and communicate concerns to leadership
Clean, sterilize, store, prepare, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
Accurately select and distribute instruments for surgical procedures
Monitor sterilization processes and ensure compliance with established protocols
Ensure dated materials remain within sterilization guidelines
Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization and processing activities
Receive materials and instruments according to established protocols
Monitor supply levels and assist in maintaining appropriate inventory
Assist in establishing instrument profiles according to surgical services
Support utilization management and reduction opportunities
Follow Surgical Services policies and procedures
Apply AAMI and AORN guidelines in decision making
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements including JCAHO standards
Participate in continuing education related to sterile processing and infection control
Utilize computer systems to manage supplies and enter required data
Maintain a clean, organized work environment that supports patient safety
Communicate effectively with surgical team members
Perform other related duties as assigned
Strong knowledge of sterilization processes and surgical instrumentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Commitment to providing positive customer service to internal teams
Work involves moderate mental and visual concentration with frequent deadlines
Regularly lifts or moves equipment or materials up to 50 pounds
May assist with pushing, pulling, or handling heavier equipment
Use of computer systems may be required up to 40% of the workday
Shift: Variable
Time Type: Full Time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Cost Center: 5702 Reprocessing & Sterilization (BBC)
Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving southwest Michigan. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Bronson includes four hospitals, a nationally recognized children’s hospital, a behavioral health hospital, and more than 100 outpatient locations. With over 9,000 employees and 1,500 medical staff members, Bronson is the region’s leading employer and healthcare provider.
As a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated system, Bronson is committed to delivering nationally recognized, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. Beyond patient care, we are proud to invest in our community through education, workforce development, and partnerships with local schools and universities.
At Bronson, we live our values through Bronson Positivity — a culture of compassion, resilience, and teamwork that inspires us to go above and beyond for our patients, one another, and the communities we serve.