Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time

Frederick Health Hospital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health Hospital is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech to oversee daily operations in the Sterile Processing department. Under the Manager, you will coordinate staff, ensure instrument readiness, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading shift activities, reviewing OR instrumentation needs, validating staff competency, and participating in inventories. Certification in sterile processing and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification via the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association with three to five years experience.
• Must maintain certification as reflected by the certifying board’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily activities of staff and orientation of new hires.
• Reviews OR schedule for instrumentation needs and ensures receipt and preparation of necessary vendor trays.
• Communicates unresolved schedule needs via daily shift report.
• Ensures staff are complying with department policies and procedures.
• Performs staff competency reviews upon hire and yearly thereafter.
• Works in prep and pack daily and other areas to include sterilization, sterile storage and decontamination as needed.
• Assists with inventories as needed.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Sterile processing equipment operation

Time management

Leadership ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer/Cart Washer

Sonic cleaner

Sterilizers

Heat sealers

Job description

Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time

Job Category: Patient Care-Non RN

Requisition Number: LEADS012313

• Posted : July 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Job Summary:

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Under the direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing, coordinates the activities of the department and acts as a working leader in the processing of surgical instruments.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Coordinates daily activities of staff and orientation of new hires
• Reviews OR schedule for instrumentation needs and ensures receipt and preparation of necessary vendor trays.
• Communicates unresolved schedule needs via daily shift report.
• Ensures staff are complying with department policies and procedures.
• Performs staff competency reviews upon hire and yearly thereafter.
• Works in prep and pack daily and other areas to include sterilization, sterile storage and decontamination as needed.
• Assists with semi-annual and annual inventories as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and med surg supplies.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate associated sterile processing equipment to include but not limited towashers, cartwasher, sonic, sterilizers, heat sealers.
• Knowledge of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation recommended practices.
• Ability to use time effectively by setting and/or redefining priorities.
• Ability to function independently or in a group to include providing direction and/or delegating tasks.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification via the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association with three to five years- experience.
• Must maintain certification as reflected by the certifying board’s requirements.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Manager of Sterile Processing

Benefits

• Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly Range: $24.27 - $33.99

Equal Opportunity Employer

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