Lead Sterile Processing Tech: Instrumentation & OR Support

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Covenant Health is looking for a Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This full-time position requires a minimum of two years of experience in surgical instrumentation and proficiency in decontamination and sterilization processes. The technician will serve as the lead and mentor, ensuring that all surgical instruments are handled, processed, and sterilized according to best practices. Certification as a CRCST is required, and the role includes benefits such as tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of surgical instrument or technician experience.
• Experience in onboarding and training new staff.
• Certification as a Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician for surgical instrumentation during shifts.
• Mentor new employees and provide training.
• Decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments.

Skills

Surgical instrument proficiency

Training and mentorship

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization techniques

Tools

Washer disinfectors

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Covenant Health is looking for a Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This full-time position requires a minimum of two years of experience in surgical instrumentation and proficiency in decontamination and sterilization processes. The technician will serve as the lead and mentor, ensuring that all surgical instruments are handled, processed, and sterilized according to best practices. Certification as a CRCST is required, and the role includes benefits such as tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs.