Sterile Processing Lead: Mentor & Optimize Ops

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations and oversee decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards.

The role supports training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination, acting as a mentor and resource to the team within the Sterile Processing department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be certified in sterile processing (CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD).
• Minimum of two years of sterile processing experience, preferably in hospital or surgical setting.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; basic computer proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to standards.
• Support training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department.
• Mentor team members and serve as a resource to staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Infection prevention

Sterile processing knowledge

Instrument knowledge

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

CRCST – HSPA certification

CBSPD certification

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations and oversee decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards.

The role supports training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination, acting as a mentor and resource to the team within the Sterile Processing department.