Evening Lead Sterile Processing Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift (Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM). You will lead the evening operations, oversee workflow, and ensure instruments are prepared for the next day’s surgical cases.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution, and partner with the Operating Room to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing environments.
• Ability to lead evening shift.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening shift operations and oversee departmental workflow.
• Coordinate flow of instruments through decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Serve as liaison between Sterile Processing and Operating Room.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new team members.
• Assist with staffing and workflow management to meet daily needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Monitor sterilization parameters and quality control processes.
• Support inventory management and case cart preparation.
• Collaborate on process improvements to reduce errors and improve service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Healthcare operations

Communication

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift (Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM). You will lead the evening operations, oversee workflow, and ensure instruments are prepared for the next day’s surgical cases.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution, and partner with the Operating Room to support patient care.