Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead; Main - PM Shift

Overview

Job Summary This Sterile Processing Technician 3 – Team Lead functions as a primary lead and working resource for the Sterile Processing Department supporting the Operating Room. Responsibilities focus on the technical aspects of cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and assembling functional instruments and equipment for surgical services. Other responsibilities include disinfecting, cleaning and reassembling equipment such as ventilators and other patient care equipment.

Apply By Date 02/05/2026 at 11:59PM. Interviews may occur at any time.

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
• CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Advanced Requirement:
  Must complete and hold an advanced certification from either Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD within 6 months of hire. Advanced Certification may be any of the following: CIS (HSPA), CSIS (CBSPD), CER (HSPA), CFER (CBSPD), CHL (HSPA), CSPM (CBSPD)
• Must maintain certification by completing CEUs and renewing certifications as a condition of employment
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training
• At least five (5) years recent experience in a similar Central Processing Unit setting
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices
• Knowledge of AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) Recommended practices on care of instruments, scopes & powered surgical instruments, cleaning and processing of instruments, packaging materials, surgical attire, traffic patterns in the surgical suites, and operating room sanitation
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems with potential impact to others, patients, internal and external customers
• Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers including instrument tracking, email, spreadsheets and word processing software
• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need escalation and notify supervisor or management of unusual or unexpected situations
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow to meet established turnaround times and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner aligned with project team and organization
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of performance
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner
• Awareness and sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate audience
• Ability to work with internal and external customers, coworkers and hospital community members in a professional, respectful and service-oriented manner

• 20% - Team Lead, Resource and Liaison Responsibilities
• 20% - Decontamination
• 20% - Assembly
• 20% - Sterilization
• 15% - Surgical Case Cart Assembly
• 5% - Instrument Tracking System, Training and Other Duties

Central Processing is a Department within Perioperative Services that supports 40 plus operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scopes and case cart assembly. The Central Processing Department supports Patient Care Services, Ambulatory Services and the Primary Care Network by cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment; and cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instrumentation used by these services. Central Processing cleans and restocks all emergency crash…