Sterile Processing Team Lead — Certified Tech

Cynet Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of instruments and devices. The supervisor oversees technicians across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and storage, coordinating daily workflow and staff competency.

Responsibilities include training, monitoring turnaround times, troubleshooting real time, auditing processes, and maintaining infection control standards in a fast-paced healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of sterile processing experience.
• Prior leadership experience is required.
• CBSPD and/or CRCST certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians, and Non-Certified Techs across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, case carts and storage.
• Collaborate on orientation and training plans with educational and managerial staff.
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument and workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and regulatory standards.
• Audit tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation and quality initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with safety and universal precautions across the department.
• Organize, store, and distribute instruments and equipment to ensure availability.
• Prepare instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes.
• Follow guidelines for segregation of clean and dirty workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

CBSPD certification

CRCST certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking system

Job description

Cynet Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of instruments and devices. The supervisor oversees technicians across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and storage, coordinating daily workflow and staff competency.

Responsibilities include training, monitoring turnaround times, troubleshooting real time, auditing processes, and maintaining infection control standards in a fast-paced healthcare