Job Description

Must hold current CRCST certification

Sterile Processing Tech II
up to $2K SIGN ON BONUS
Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours hours/week, 6a-2p. Weekend and holiday call rotation expected.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  

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.

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.
• Monitors sterilization processes, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Managers to implement process improvements, address staffing needs, and support employee training initiatives.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance, providing constructive feedback and conducting timely performance appraisals.
• Responds to complaints and resolves issues in consultation with leadership and risk management as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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

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