Lead Sterile Processing Technician – Instrumentation

mercy; Arkansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead to oversee Decontamination, Processing and Sterilization. This role ensures instruments are clean, tested, and assembled per Manufacturer's Instructions, with accurate documentation and effective prioritization of tasks.

The position requires 18+ months in sterile processing or 1600 hours, a High School diploma, and CRCST or CSPDT certification with CEUs; CIS/CER/CHL training is a plus. PPE and basic computer skills are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 months experience in Sterile Processing or 1600 hours hands-on.
• Maintain CRCST or CSPDT Certification with CEU hours; consider CIS/CER/CHL.
• Preceptor Workshop prerequisites completed within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills; able to wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, process, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, function test, and assemble instruments per Manufacturer's Instructions.
• Maintain documentation on logs or computer systems.
• Prioritize instrumentation, answer calls, and dispatch supplies.
• Operate processing equipment and follow department policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

CIS/CER/CHL certifications

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead to oversee Decontamination, Processing and Sterilization. This role ensures instruments are clean, tested, and assembled per Manufacturer's Instructions, with accurate documentation and effective prioritization of tasks.

The position requires 18+ months in sterile processing or 1600 hours, a High School diploma, and CRCST or CSPDT certification with CEUs; CIS/CER/CHL training is a plus. PPE and basic computer skills are needed.