Sterile Processing Lead - Ortho & Spine Sets

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse seeks a Sterile Supply Assistant to lead sterilization of surgical instrumentation for orthopedic and spine sets. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package and sterilize reusable sets, and monitor sterilization processes while coordinating with surgical teams.

The role requires an Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent credential, plus leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent and 2 years of relevant sterilizing experience.
• Nationally accredited central service technician exam and current certification, or equivalent credential.
• Progressive leadership experience is required.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize surgical instrumentation for orthopedic and spine sets.
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package and sterilize reusable sets.
• Record sterilization and decontamination monitoring.
• Communicate with vendors, surgeons, circulating nurses and technicians regarding readiness of surgical sets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Upstate in Syracuse seeks a Sterile Supply Assistant to lead sterilization of surgical instrumentation for orthopedic and spine sets. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package and sterilize reusable sets, and monitor sterilization processes while coordinating with surgical teams.

The role requires an Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent credential, plus leadership and strong communication skills.