Sterile Processing Team Leader - Schedule: Friday through Sunday - 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

• →Assist in all aspects of running the Central Services department, providing daily direction and communication to shift employees so that customer needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• →Provide employees with the appropriate training and resources to perform their job, taking steps to identify and correct deficiencies noted.
• →Contribute to employee counseling, orientation, and disciplinary action and performance appraisals.
• →Ability to maintain the operation of the Central Services Department in the absence of the Supervisor, as well as communicate with Processing leadership regarding schedule and equipment needs.
• →Ability to float within the department and/or flex work hours to address mission critical needs, staffing deficiencies or workload imbalances as necessary.
• →Facilitate interactions between team members and external customers ensuring that they are conducted in a professional manner.
• →Ensure that members of the CS team adhere to LifeLink policies, ethics, SOP’s and directives.
• →Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department and employee needs and concerns. Ensure departmental leadership is informed in a timely fashion.
• →Ensure supply and materials orders are correct and delivered to Materials Management in a timely manner.
• →Receive, clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and/or equipment as necessary.
• →Perform daily monitoring, QC review as directed, and maintenance of sterilization equipment.
• →Receive deliveries and place stock in its proper location in the supply room.
• →Attend continuing education courses to retain certification as it relates to the Central Service Department.

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Work requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work requires a minimum of 8 yrs. experience in a Central Service or hospital Sterile Processing department.
• Work requires a CRCST or equivalent certification.
• Work requires the ability to train and direct Central Services Technicians.
• Work requires the interpersonal ability to interact with staff and management.
• Work requires the mental acuity to oversee the documentation requirements necessary to conform to the standards of LifeLink SOP’s, AAMI standards, AATB standards, FDA, OSHA requirements and all other relative agencies.
• Work requires the mental ability to project levels of processed supplies in the processing and procurement areas.
• Work requires the visual acuity necessary to review and interpret sterilization test results.
• Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to stand for 90 percent of the work time.
• Work requires the ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
• Work requires good eye and hand coordination.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.

Work requires extended hours during peak processing and or procurement periods.  Working environment temperatures may vary from 68 degrees F to 80 degrees F.  Hazardous conditions include but are not limited to the exposure to blood and/or body fluids from potentially infected donors and the potential of obtaining cuts and or punctures to skin from sharp instruments.

OSHA Risk Classification:  High

• Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
• Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

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