Sterile Processing Lead - Quality & Education

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC in Orange, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Lead to oversee decontamination, prep/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays and sets. You will monitor the instrument tracking system, maintain logs, and lead the shift staff and performance evaluations.

Requirements include 2+ years in Sterile Processing, plus training experience; CSPD or CSPDT/IAHCSMM certification within 6–12 months and RQI Responder within 6 months. Strong English and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Sterile Processing.
• At least 1 year of experience training and orienting new staff.
• CSPD/CSPDT or IAHCSMM certification to be obtained within 6–12 months of employment.
• RQI Responder certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee decontamination, prep/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays and sets.
• Monitor instrument tracking system and maintain logs.
• Manage the shift staff and participate in performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with sterilization standards and department policies.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Customer service

Leadership

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in Healthcare

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

CHOC in Orange, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Lead to oversee decontamination, prep/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays and sets. You will monitor the instrument tracking system, maintain logs, and lead the shift staff and performance evaluations.

Requirements include 2+ years in Sterile Processing, plus training experience; CSPD or CSPDT/IAHCSMM certification within 6–12 months and RQI Responder within 6 months. Strong English and customer service skills are essential.