Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Weekends, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department at Baptist Medical Center South. This full-time position is described as an evenings opportunity. The technician oversees day-to-day Prep and Sterile operations, ensuring medical instruments and supplies are properly cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized. The role also involves leading and training other sterile processing technicians, maintaining quality control standards, and collaborating with the SPD manager to support efficient workflow and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The position also participates in decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and packaging of surgical linens, surgical instruments, medical and surgical supplies, materials, and equipment. The technician must understand sterilization principles and the sterilization equipment and processes used, wrap instruments and linens properly, select appropriate sterilization supplies, and collaborate with others to prioritize work for quality and efficiency. The role is located at Baptist Medical Center South, 14550 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Prep and Sterile operations.
• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies.
• Lead and train other sterile processing technicians.
• Maintain quality control standards.
• Collaborate with the SPD manager to ensure 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED