Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Weekends, Baptist South

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department at Baptist Medical Center South. This is a full-time evenings opportunity. The role oversees the day-to-day operations of Prep and Sterile, ensuring medical instruments and supplies are properly cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized. The Lead Technician also leads and trains other SPD technicians, maintains quality control standards, and collaborates with the SPD manager to support efficient workflow and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The position also participates in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and packaging of surgical linens, surgical instruments, medical/surgical supplies, materials, and equipment. It requires knowledge of sterilization equipment and processes, an understanding of sterilization principles, and the ability to wrap instruments and linens properly while selecting the correct sterilization supplies. The role is located at Baptist Medical Center South, 14550 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of instrument experience.
• 1–2 years of surgical instrumentation experience.
• Linen processing experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory protocols.
• High school diploma.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required, or Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification required.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment and processes.
• Understanding of sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Prep and Sterile.
• Ensure the proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies.
• Lead and train other SPD technicians.
• Maintain quality control standards.
• Collaborate with the SPD manager to support smooth workflow and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and packaging of surgical linens, surgical instruments, medical/surgical supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Wrap instruments and linens properly and select the correct supplies for sterilization.
• Collaborate and prioritize duties to support quality and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED