Sterile Processing Lead - Decontamination & Ops

Northwell Career Site; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring an Instrumentation Decontamination Technician to lead sterilization, packaging and distribution of sterile supplies within a hospital setting.

You will supervise team members, ensure proper handling of sterile items, track daily activity records, and maintain safety standards per department policies. This on-site role requires an Associate’s degree, a Central Supply Technician certification, and several years of relevant experience with leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Registered Central Supply Technician Certification required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience; 2+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, EO sterilizers, heat sealers, and related equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols and proper body mechanics.
• Inspect instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness and function.
• Identify malfunctioning items, document issues, and notify supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• Coordinate requisitions and communicate instrument needs with perioperative staff.
• Assist in inventory management and maintaining department stock levels.
• Maintain contaminant-free work environment and document daily activities as required.
• All responsibilities align with essential functions under the ADA.

Skills

Leadership/Management experience

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is hiring an Instrumentation Decontamination Technician to lead sterilization, packaging and distribution of sterile supplies within a hospital setting.

You will supervise team members, ensure proper handling of sterile items, track daily activity records, and maintain safety standards per department policies. This on-site role requires an Associate’s degree, a Central Supply Technician certification, and several years of relevant experience with leadership exposure.