Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Evening

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Towson, MD is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician working 3pm–11:30pm to prepare and sterilize equipment, assemble operating room case carts, and support department leadership.

This role leads in the absence of management, coordinates inventory, maintains par levels, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Requires Sterile Processing Technician Certification and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in coordinating schedules and mentoring team.
• Manage stock levels and par levels in the department.
• Prepare instrument sets and case carts; ensure sterilization process verification.
• Document biological and autoclave test results and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational / Technical Degree

Job description

Work Schedule: 3pm - 11:30pm The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. This role also provides leadership in the absence of the manager and/or supervisor and performs additional administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule: 3pm - 11:30pm The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. This role also provides leadership in the absence of the manager and/or supervisor and performs additional administrative responsibilities as assigned.

STAFF & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

Creates an environment that motivates superior performance and establishes collaborative relationships and networks to achieve objectives. Collaborates with the sterile processing management team to help develop and adjust work schedules to established unit protocols and/or productivity standards. Contributes to the orientation process and on-the-job training and assists in the evaluation and progression of new hires and current employees during the annual review process. Maintain sterile processing department levels of stock and supplies and ensure appropriate locations within department are stocked at established par levels.

STERILE PROCESSING CLINICAL DUTIES:

Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing. Verifies the sterilization process. Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.B8 Checks equipment for cleanliness, functional use; inventories and documents the quantity of each instrument per tray/container and wraps trays and product for sterilization in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs required biological and Bowie-Dick tests on a daily basis and records corresponding results. Records autoclave load contents and required statistics in a complete and accurate manner. Prepares case carts for the operating room based surgical needs and supplies.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Sterile Processing Technician Certification (Required)

Experience And Skills Required Skills

• Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills