Sterile Processing Lead — Tech, Ops & Quality

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Lead to oversee the safe preparation of surgical instruments and equipment. You will guide daily sterile processing operations, ensure sterilization quality, and support workflow coordination for surgical and patient care teams.

In addition to hands-on instrument decontamination, you will mentor staff, participate in process improvements, and collaborate across departments to maintain high standards of efficiency and patient safety.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• 18+ months of related hospital sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of Sterile Processing Technician I/II including decontamination, sterilization, inspection and assembly of instruments, trays and packs.
• Prepares surgical case carts and may deliver carts to the surgical floor for readiness.
• Monitors supplies and equipment, identifies issues, reports concerns to maintain safe operations.
• Supports daily department workflow with staffing, planning and coordination.
• Provides guidance to staff in absence of management and helps organize department operations.
• Assists with orientation, training, and ongoing education of staff to develop skills and standards.
• Maintains clear communication within the department and with team members for shift coverage.
• Leads or supports quality improvement initiatives and participates in cross-functional teams.
• Keeps advanced knowledge of surgical services and instrument classification to act as a resource.

Skills

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Leadership

Sterile processing

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Job description

Salem Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Lead to oversee the safe preparation of surgical instruments and equipment. You will guide daily sterile processing operations, ensure sterilization quality, and support workflow coordination for surgical and patient care teams.

In addition to hands-on instrument decontamination, you will mentor staff, participate in process improvements, and collaborate across departments to maintain high standards of efficiency and patient safety.