Sterile Processing Lead – Operations & Quality

SCA Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead in Bethesda to oversee sterilization and processing for surgical instruments, devices and care equipment. You will ensure infection control standards are met, coordinate daily workflows, and drive quality and efficiency across the sterile processing team.

Lead a high-performing team, maintain accurate records and inventories, and partner with infection prevention to uphold safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Delivers excellent service to physicians and patients and works in high-performing teams.
• Upholds values of Quality, Teamwork, Service and Community.
• Follows infection control standards in sterile processing.
• Coordinates daily processes to collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect or sterilize items.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and quality issues are addressed promptly.
• Encourages professional development and uses facility resources efficiently.
• Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives.
• Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Recognizes patient’s rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties.
• Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
• Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices.
• Works with the infection prevention nurse/practitioner regarding practices for sterile processing.
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes each item according to manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines.
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure.
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date as appropriate.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment.
• Positions items correctly in sterilizer or washer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed.
• Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning.
• Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure.
• Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout the sterilization process.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead in Bethesda to oversee sterilization and processing for surgical instruments, devices and care equipment. You will ensure infection control standards are met, coordinate daily workflows, and drive quality and efficiency across the sterile processing team.

Lead a high-performing team, maintain accurate records and inventories, and partner with infection prevention to uphold safety and quality.