Sterile Processing Lead: OR Liaison & Process Improvement

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Services Lead to serve as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the OR, ensuring efficient handling of instrumentation and supplies. The role includes audits, inventory management, issue resolution, and staff training to uphold sterilization standards.

The position requires leadership experience, knowledge of sterilization techniques, and a proactive approach to process improvements to support patient care and team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services.
• 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of sterile processing staff, supporting workflow coordination and ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
• Monitors and ensures the management of supplies in all areas of Sterile Processing, maintaining an adequate, cost-effective inventory.
• Oversees the collection, decontamination, processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of non-disposable instruments and equipment.
• Conducts quality audits to ensure the accuracy of instrument assembly and preparation for surgical cases.
• Serves as a point of contact for Sterile Processing Technicians, providing technical support, guidance, and training to junior staff.
• Coordinates and ensures proper assembly, sterilization, and delivery of case carts, resolving instrumentation issues promptly.
• Monitors sterilization processes, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Managers to implement process improvements, address staffing needs, and support employee training initiatives.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance, providing constructive feedback and conducting timely performance appraisals.
• Responds to complaints and resolves issues in consultation with leadership and risk management as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Leadership

Quality audits

Staff training

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Sterilization techniques

Communication

Tools

Sterilization tracking software

Job description

Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Services Lead to serve as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the OR, ensuring efficient handling of instrumentation and supplies. The role includes audits, inventory management, issue resolution, and staff training to uphold sterilization standards.

The position requires leadership experience, knowledge of sterilization techniques, and a proactive approach to process improvements to support patient care and team