Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

Join our team as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician on the evening shift, playing a critical role in ensuring surgical teams have the instruments they need to deliver outstanding patient care. You will manage daily operations, support team development, and ensure instrument availability for the next day's surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening shift operations and oversee departmental workflow in the absence of leadership.
• Coordinate the flow of instruments through decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to ensure seamless support of surgical services.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new team members while promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Assist with staffing assignments and workflow management to meet daily operational demands.
• Troubleshoot and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor sterilization parameters and quality control processes to maintain compliance and patient safety.
• Support inventory management, instrument tracking, specialty tray maintenance, and case cart preparation.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce instrument errors, and improve service delivery.
• Provide guidance and operational support as a resource for staff, physicians, and internal customers.

Benefits

• Leadership opportunity with charge responsibilities and team guidance.
• Direct impact on patient care by ensuring instruments are ready for life‑changing procedures.
• Mentorship focus – train, support, and develop new Sterile Processing professionals.
• Collaborative environment working closely with Operating Room teams, department leaders, and clinical staff.
• Career growth through development of management and leadership skills and involvement in department‑wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of central sterile processing experience required.
• OR graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing program with two years of central sterile processing experience.

Requirements

• Certification: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
• Certification required for facilities in PA and NY (MD excluded).
• Annual project completion and 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician.
• Physical ability to stand for the entire shift and lift, push, pull, or move up to 35 pounds.
• Strong organization, communication, problem‑solving, and mentorship skills.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (evening shift).