Sterile Processing Lead: Orchestrate OR Instrument Care

Community Health Systems; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Services Lead to serve as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room, ensuring efficient handling of surgical instrumentation and supplies. You will lead staff, perform quality audits, monitor instrument availability, train teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to sterilization standards and patient care quality.

This on-site role requires 3–5 years in sterile processing with 1–3 years in leadership,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services.
• 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques and QA standards.
• Proficient in using sterilization equipment and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Lead sterile processing staff, coordinate workflows and ensure standards.
• Monitor instrument availability and manage inventory cost-effectively.
• Oversee decontamination, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments.
• Conduct quality audits for instrument assembly and prep for cases.
• Provide training, guidance and support to junior staff.
• Coordinate case cart assembly and timely delivery to OR.
• Assist supervisors in process improvements and staffing needs.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Quality auditing

Staff training

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech

CER - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor

CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist

CHL - Certified Healthcare Leader (preferred)

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Services Lead to serve as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room, ensuring efficient handling of surgical instrumentation and supplies. You will lead staff, perform quality audits, monitor instrument availability, train teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to sterilization standards and patient care quality.

This on-site role requires 3–5 years in sterile processing with 1–3 years in leadership,