Sterile Processing Lead Technician - Mentor & QA Leader

experiencedAlliedHealth; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations, ensure proper decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments, and support training and quality assurance. The role includes coordinating workflow and serving as a mentor to staff.

The position requires CRCST or CBSPD certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years in sterile processing, preferably in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency.
• Must be certified and maintain a CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification.
• Minimum of two years of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Support training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to team members.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Quality assurance

Training/mentoring

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide daily operations, ensure proper decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments, and support training and quality assurance. The role includes coordinating workflow and serving as a mentor to staff.

The position requires CRCST or CBSPD certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years in sterile processing, preferably in a hospital setting.