Lead Sterile Processing Technician: Mentorship & Quality Oversight

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to oversee daily sterile processing activities, ensuring proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in compliance with standards. You will mentor team members and support training and quality assurance within the department.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification, and at least two years of sterile processing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification maintained.
• Minimum two years of sterile processing experience, hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Mentor staff, support training, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate workflow and quality assurance within the department.
• Maintain documentation and use instrument tracking systems.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing knowledge

Problem-solving

Documentation

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to oversee daily sterile processing activities, ensuring proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in compliance with standards. You will mentor team members and support training and quality assurance within the department.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification, and at least two years of sterile processing