Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Dept Outpatient Surgery
About The Position
Precision, leadership, and accountability converge in this pivotal role supporting surgical excellence at UVA Health. As a Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you are instrumental in ensuring every surgical procedure begins with confidence, safety, and readiness by delivering flawlessly processed instruments and equipment. This role offers an opportunity to step into a leadership capacity within a highly collaborative outpatient surgical environment, where your expertise directly supports clinical teams and patient outcomes. You will bring advanced technical skill, mentorship, and operational awareness to a department that is essential to the success of every procedure performed. In this fast-paced outpatient surgery center, you will serve as both a technical expert and team leader, guiding sterile processing operations while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently met. Your day blends hands-on responsibilities with mentorship and coordination, all focused on maintaining seamless surgical support.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) through HSPA OR CSPDT (Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD
- Within 6 months of hire into this role, obtain one additional certification: CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocess), or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader)
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 25-50lbs.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment
- Prepare and assemble surgical trays according to precise tray listings, ensuring readiness for scheduled procedures
- Monitor and document sterilization parameters across systems such as Steam, Steris, Sterrad, and ETO, ensuring strict adherence to protocol
- Operate and oversee both manual and automated cleaning technologies including ultrasonic cleaners, washer sterilizers, scope washers, and cart washers
- Support operating room efficiency by ensuring instruments and supplies are processed accurately and available without delay
- Utilize tracking systems such as SPM and ORMIS to maintain inventory integrity and instrument traceability
- Serve as a mentor and preceptor, training team members across all sterile processing functions and reinforcing best practices
- Maintain competency in advanced operational areas while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and departmental coordination
- Model professionalism, accountability, and teamwork in a highly collaborative clinical environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
