Lead SPD Technician - Multi-Site Leadership & Hands-On

Nemours; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Lead SPD Technician to oversee sterile processing across ambulatory facilities. The role combines hands-on processing and departmental leadership, with responsibilities for quality, inventory, and coordination with perioperative services. Travel to affiliated sites may be required.

The position emphasizes supervision, compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring safe instrument handling and distribution for patient care.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required at hire and maintained throughout employment.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire date.
• Preferred CIS, CER, and CHL certifications.
• Must obtain/maintain Pennsylvania clearances by start date.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains SPD operations per regulatory standards.
• Provides guidance to Certified SPD Technicians in daily activities.
• Recommends instrumentation/equipment needs to the SPD Manager.
• Performs daily rounds in SPD and OR to address issues.
• Conducts quality control checks on assembled instrumentation.
• Assists with monthly QA reports on trays and sterilization.
• Orders supplies and coordinates instrument sharpening/repairs with Logistics.
• Maintains the SPD instrument tracking system (SPM).
• Participates in interviewing perioperative candidates and onboarding.

Skills

CRCST Certified

BLS Certification

CIS

CER

CHL

PA clearances

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Lead SPD Technician to oversee sterile processing across ambulatory facilities. The role combines hands-on processing and departmental leadership, with responsibilities for quality, inventory, and coordination with perioperative services. Travel to affiliated sites may be required.

The position emphasizes supervision, compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring safe instrument handling and distribution for patient care.