Sterile Processing Lead: Instrumentation & Quality Control

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and decontaminate surgical instruments and supplies for operating rooms and clinics in the Salt Lake City area.

The role assembles carts, maintains inventory, and monitors indicators to ensure sterilization quality. The technician leads daily activities, training, and safety compliance, serving as an expert in sterile processing with no direct patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of sterile processing experience.
• Certification as CIS/CER/CHL or CFER/CSIS/CSPM from HSPA/CBSPD is required or current certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments per procedures.
• Assembles instrument trays, case carts and procedure trays.
• Delivers and retrieves sterilized supplies across departments.
• Inspects instruments and ensures proper functioning; replenishes items.
• Maintains inventory and tracks instrument supplies.
• Monitors quality control and safety processes.
• Serves as SME in sterilization methods and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots equipment needs for OR and departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Anatomy knowledge

Follow instructions

On-call availability

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Problem solving

Education

HSPA or CBSPD certification (CIS/CER/CHL or CFER/CSIS/CSPM)

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and decontaminate surgical instruments and supplies for operating rooms and clinics in the Salt Lake City area.

The role assembles carts, maintains inventory, and monitors indicators to ensure sterilization quality. The technician leads daily activities, training, and safety compliance, serving as an expert in sterile processing with no direct patient care responsibilities.