Sterile Processing Lead: Instrument & Tray Ops

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a skilled professional to supervise and coordinate the central sterile processing department, ensuring organization, cleanliness, and compliance with instrument and tray handling. You will collaborate with OR service coordinators and clinical managers to optimize workflows and patient care.

The role requires leadership in a healthcare setting, experience in sterile processing, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current SPD certification required.
• Minimum 3 years central or sterile processing experience required.
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate department organization and cleanliness.
• Monitor schedule and adjust staffing with manager.
• Liaise with clinical managers of user departments.
• Maintain supply inventory and adjust par levels.
• Review instrument trays and manage equipment and carts.
• Use customer feedback to improve services.
• Assist OR service coordinators with instrument and tray acquisition.
• Maintain documentation for loaner instrumentation delivery and removal.
• Update and maintain manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning and sterilization.

Skills

Supervisory experience in healthcare

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

SPD certification

3 years central or sterile processing experience

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a skilled professional to supervise and coordinate the central sterile processing department, ensuring organization, cleanliness, and compliance with instrument and tray handling. You will collaborate with OR service coordinators and clinical managers to optimize workflows and patient care.

The role requires leadership in a healthcare setting, experience in sterile processing, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.