Sterile Processing Team Lead — Drive Quality & Ops

Southeast Georgia Health System; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Team Leader in Central Sterile to oversee the processing and distribution of medical and surgical supplies across the facility. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with sterile techniques, and coordinate inventory and case cart preparation for perioperative services.

The role requires coordination with Surgery, Supply Chain, and Materials Management to maintain efficiency and quality while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of sterile processing, supply chain, materials management, or completion of a Surgical Technician program preferred.
• CSPDT, CRCST, CIS or CST certification(s) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor and support the Central Sterile team in preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies and equipment; maintain sterile processing areas and distribute supplies within the facility.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician preference lists and perioperative needs; respond to requests by locating and delivering items to surgery or other departments promptly.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and organizational policies when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment; operate sterile processing equipment safely.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPDT/CRCST/CIS/CST certification

Job description

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Team Leader in Central Sterile to oversee the processing and distribution of medical and surgical supplies across the facility. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with sterile techniques, and coordinate inventory and case cart preparation for perioperative services.

The role requires coordination with Surgery, Supply Chain, and Materials Management to maintain efficiency and quality while upholding safety standards.