Sterile Processing Lead Technician - Mentorship & Ops

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide day-to-day sterile processing operations, ensuring proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment in line with hospital standards. You will mentor staff, support training, and coordinate workflow within SPD.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CRCST or CBSPD certification, at least 2 years of sterile processing experience in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified in sterile processing (CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD) and maintain certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; basic computer proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
• Ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to standards.
• Support training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to team members.

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Sterile Processing Lead Technician to guide day-to-day sterile processing operations, ensuring proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment in line with hospital standards. You will mentor staff, support training, and coordinate workflow within SPD.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CRCST or CBSPD certification, at least 2 years of sterile processing experience in a