Sterile Processing Lead & Mentor (2nd Shift)

Baystate Health; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Sterile Processing Service Coordinator to lead Sterile Processing Technicians levels I-III, provide education, quality assurance, and operational leadership.

This role requires dual certification, 3–5 years in sterile processing, and strong mentoring, with responsibilities including on-call, supervising, quality improvement, regulatory compliance with OSHA, DPH, Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN, and collaboration with OR leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dual Certification in Sterile Processing (e.g., CRCST or CBSPD) required.
• 3–5 years of experience in sterile processing, with knowledge of OR instruments and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and consistent application of sterilization standards and practices.
• Assume charge role and on-call duties, ensuring full accountability for assigned services.
• Precept and mentor Sterile Processing Technicians, facilitating ongoing education and compliance with policies.
• Stay current with surgical specialties, emerging technologies, and industry trends to inform staff development.
• Prioritize, organize, and coordinate daily workflow and technician assignments to optimize efficiency and meet customer demands.
• Maintain, audit, and analyze decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance records; troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with OR leadership regarding equipment purchasing, inventory levels, and utilization.
• Model and uphold Baystate Health’s core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Collaboration.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in problem-solving and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate operational updates and procedural changes to staff through multiple channels.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dual Certification in Sterile Processing

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Sterile Processing Service Coordinator to lead Sterile Processing Technicians levels I-III, provide education, quality assurance, and operational leadership.

This role requires dual certification, 3–5 years in sterile processing, and strong mentoring, with responsibilities including on-call, supervising, quality improvement, regulatory compliance with OSHA, DPH, Joint Commission, AAMI, and AORN, and collaboration with OR leadership.