Sterile Processing Tech Lead — Lead & Innovate in Sterilization

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital; Time; On-site; NOK 320,000 - 481,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, CA is seeking a Sterile Process Tech Lead to oversee decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments. Certification and competency in sterile processing are required, with leadership duties and mentoring responsibilities.

You will mentor SPD technicians, coordinate daily operations with the SPD Supervisor and Manager, and ensure adherence to OSHA, Joint Commission, and AAMI standards while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience
• Experience with all sterilization methods and equipment
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Provide functional direction and training to SPD Techs
• Act as SME for decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution
• Assist with daily operational activities and workflow in collaboration with the SPD Supervisor and Manager

Skills

Sterilization principles

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterilizer operations

OSHA/Standards knowledge

Infection control

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Meditech experience

Independent work

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile processing technician program

On-the-job training in sterile processing

Job description

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, CA is seeking a Sterile Process Tech Lead to oversee decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments. Certification and competency in sterile processing are required, with leadership duties and mentoring responsibilities.

You will mentor SPD technicians, coordinate daily operations with the SPD Supervisor and Manager, and ensure adherence to OSHA, Joint Commission, and AAMI standards while