Lead Sterile Processing Tech — Evening Shift Leader

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments, and to assemble operating room case carts and supplies for hospital use.

The role provides leadership in the absence of management and may perform administrative duties. Requires certification and a high school diploma, with preferred vocational training and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate superior performance and build collaborative relationships within the team.
• Help develop work schedules to meet unit protocols and productivity standards.
• Assist in orientation, training, and annual reviews of staff.
• Maintain stock levels and par levels in the department.
• Prepare instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing and verify sterilization.
• Check cleanliness and function; inventory and wrap trays per policy.
• Perform daily biological and Bowie-Dick tests and record results.
• Record autoclave load contents and statistics accurately.
• Prepare OR case carts and supplies based on surgical needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments, and to assemble operating room case carts and supplies for hospital use.

The role provides leadership in the absence of management and may perform administrative duties. Requires certification and a high school diploma, with preferred vocational training and strong communication and organizational skills.