Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department in Decontamination at Baptist Jacksonville. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm, located in Jacksonville, FL.

The candidate will oversee decontamination operations, lead and train SPD staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines while maintaining instrument sterilization quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• 1–2 years instrument and surgical instrumentation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day decontamination operations and sterilization of instruments.
• Lead and train SPD technicians; ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of supplies.
• Ensure proper use of sterilization equipment and processes; apply safety standards.
• Collaborate with SPD manager to maintain workflow and prioritise duties.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Instrument experience

Surgical instrumentation experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Baptist Medical Center is looking for a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department working in Decontamination at Baptist Jacksonville. This position is a Full-Time position working Monday through Friday working 11:00am to 7:30pm.

As a Lead Sterile Processing Tech, your responsibilities include:

Oversees the day-to-day operations of decontamination ensuring the proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies, while also leading and training other SPD technicians, maintaining quality control standards, and collaborating with the the SPD manager to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with regulatory guidelines

Participates in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning and assembling and packaging of surgical linens, surgical instrumentations, medical/surgical supplies materials and equipment

Have knowledge of all types of sterilization equipment and processes they perform

Understands principles of sterilization

Wrap instruments/linen properly, while selecting correct supplies to be used for sterilization

Able to collaborate and prioritize duties for quality and efficiency

Experience Requirements:

1-2 years Instrument Experience

1-2 years Surgical Instrumentation Experience

Knowledge of regulatory protocols.

Education & Credential Requirements:

High School Diploma

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Required Or

Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required Or

This Lead Sterile Processing Technician position will be located at Baptist Medical Center Downtown.

Education Required

High School

Experience

• Instrument Experience
• Central Processing Experience
• Surgical Instrumentation Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Knowledge of regulatory protocols.

License and Certification

• Driver's License - DMV

Location

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to theannual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health rankshighest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.