Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Cynet Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of instruments and devices. The supervisor oversees technicians across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and storage, coordinating daily workflow and staff competency.

Responsibilities include training, monitoring turnaround times, troubleshooting real time, auditing processes, and maintaining infection control standards in a fast-paced healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of sterile processing experience.
• Prior leadership experience is required.
• CBSPD and/or CRCST certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians, and Non-Certified Techs across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, case carts and storage.
• Collaborate on orientation and training plans with educational and managerial staff.
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument and workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and regulatory standards.
• Audit tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation and quality initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with safety and universal precautions across the department.
• Organize, store, and distribute instruments and equipment to ensure availability.
• Prepare instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes.
• Follow guidelines for segregation of clean and dirty workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

CBSPD certification

CRCST certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking system

Job description

Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Team Lead

Duration: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Shift: Mid 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (1:00 PM - 1:30 AM)

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience, prior leadership experience required.

License: Not required.

Certifications: National certifications in sterile processing (CBSPD and/or CRCST) preferred.

Must-Have: Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems preferred.

Description:The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides operational and technical leadership for the Sterile Processing Department.This role ensures the safe and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices.The supervisor directly oversees Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians, and Non-Certified Technicians.Trust is placed in the supervisor for daily workflow coordination, staff competency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.Responsibilities include:

• Directly supervising staff across all work areas including decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, case carts, and sterile storage.
• Collaborating on orientation and training plans with educational and managerial staff.
• Monitoring tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness.
• Troubleshooting equipment, instrument, and workflow issues in real time.
• Ensuring adherence to infection prevention practices and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Auditing tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements.
• Participating in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation, workflow, and quality initiatives.
• Monitoring adherence to infection control, safety, and universal precautions across the department.
• Organizing, storing, and distributing instruments and equipment to ensure availability.
• Preparing instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes.
• Following guidelines for proper segregation of clean and dirty workflows.

Candidates should possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is essential.Knowledge of sterilization principles and infection prevention practices is required.Advanced certification is preferred.Experience in neuro, GU, robotics, ENT, ortho, transplant, and GYN cases is advantageous.