Lead Sterile Processing Technician - 3rd Shift

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Lead Technician provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations to ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to regulatory and hospital standards. This role supports training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department while serving as a mentor and resource to team members.

Requirements

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.
Ability to perform job functions while standing.
Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
Ability to perform job functions while walking.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
Experience as a preceptor or trainer.
Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.
Ability to climb stairs.
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to twist at the waist.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to 36 inches unassisted.
Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Responsibilities

Provides day to day guidance and oversight of sterile processing operations.
Ensures instruments, trays, and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to regulatory and hospital standards.
Supports training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination within the department.
Serves as a mentor and resource to team members.