Sterile Processing Lead - Day Shift

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support (25 sessions)

Job summary

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech Lead for a full-time day shift (Mon-Fri 10:00 AM–6:30 PM). The role leads the sterile processing team, ensures instrument readiness, and supports quality and safety standards across the department.

Qualifications include CRCST or CBSPD certification, at least 2 years in sterile processing, and high school diploma; leadership experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CBSPD certification required; RCST certification noted.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments safely and properly.
• Unloads case carts and checks red tags.
• Sorts instrumentation and selects processing methods.
• Prepares instrumentation for decontamination and loads washers.
• Operates washer/decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers and related equipment.
• Uses instrument tracking software to document activities.
• Supervises staff and manages workload and coverage.
• Assists in meeting deliverables and quality standards; escalates issues as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

CRCST/CBSPD certification

Leadership/ supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech Lead for a full-time day shift (Mon-Fri 10:00 AM–6:30 PM). The role leads the sterile processing team, ensures instrument readiness, and supports quality and safety standards across the department.

Qualifications include CRCST or CBSPD certification, at least 2 years in sterile processing, and high school diploma; leadership experience is a plus.