About this role
The Lead Sterile Processing Technician oversees the department's daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. Provides technical expertise, leadership, and training to staff, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols, manufacturer IFUs, and regulatory standards. Supports quality initiatives, monitors workflow, manages inventory, and liaises with clinical departments to ensure patient safety and readiness.
- Five (5) years of experience as a sterile processing technician in a healthcare setting.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills; maintains accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to organize workflow, delegate assignments, and provide training under time-sensitive conditions.
- Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, materials management, vendors, and clinical departments.
- Expert knowledge of sterilization methods, including the inspection of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- High competence with instrument tracking, documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.