Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Mentor & Training Lead

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide day-to-day operations, ensure decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in compliance with regulatory standards.

You will mentor staff, support training, and coordinate workflow within the SPD, leveraging CRCST or CBSPD certification and hospital experience to maintain safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
• Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Mentor and resource to team members; support training and quality assurance.
• Coordinate workflow within the department to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide day-to-day operations, ensure decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in compliance with regulatory standards.

You will mentor staff, support training, and coordinate workflow within the SPD, leveraging CRCST or CBSPD certification and hospital experience to maintain safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.