Sterile Processing Lead — OR Ops & Compliance

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to oversee the Sterile Processing department, ensuring new employees are oriented and trained, monitoring workflow, and coordinating decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of instrumentation.

This role maintains the daily schedule and shift assignments, provides performance feedback to management, and supports regulatory compliance and budget planning to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate Sterile Processing department activities to ensure timely decontamination, inspection, and sterilization.
• Maintain the daily schedule and staffing assignments; provide performance feedback to management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines from AAMI, OSHA, and AORN.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Training & mentoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to oversee the Sterile Processing department, ensuring new employees are oriented and trained, monitoring workflow, and coordinating decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of instrumentation.

This role maintains the daily schedule and shift assignments, provides performance feedback to management, and supports regulatory compliance and budget planning to keep operations safe and efficient.