Sterile Processing Lead Technician: Mentor & Operations

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations, oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and trays per regulatory standards. The role mentors team members and coordinates workflows to ensure highest quality and safety.

The position emphasizes training, quality assurance, and adherence to best practices within the CHS - SPD service center, with a strong focus on teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in sterile processing (CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD) required.
• Minimum of two years sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology and infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and distributed per standards.
• Support training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations, oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and trays per regulatory standards. The role mentors team members and coordinates workflows to ensure highest quality and safety.

The position emphasizes training, quality assurance, and adherence to best practices within the CHS - SPD service center, with a strong focus on teamwork in a fast-paced