Sterile Processing Lead — Operations & Compliance

Socket.dev; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to guide daily shift operations, staffing, prioritization and workflow in Central Sterile. You will perform Sterile Processing Tech duties as needed and maintain reprocessing schedules for internal and external clients.

The role requires monitoring biological, mechanical and chemical indicators, coordinating with OR teams, and ensuring compliance with TJC, AAMI, FDA, and CDC standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training.
• Experience: CSPD or Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules staff coverage and prioritizes tasks for the shift.
• Oversees decontamination, instrument preparation, assembly and sterilization.
• Monitors documentation, reprocessing schedules and instrument tracking systems.
• Coordinates with operating rooms and clinics to ensure timely service.
• Assists with training and coaching of new team members.

Education

Surgical Tech training

Sterile Processing Tech training

Dental Assistant training

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to guide daily shift operations, staffing, prioritization and workflow in Central Sterile. You will perform Sterile Processing Tech duties as needed and maintain reprocessing schedules for internal and external clients.

The role requires monitoring biological, mechanical and chemical indicators, coordinating with OR teams, and ensuring compliance with TJC, AAMI, FDA, and CDC standards.