Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Lead oversees, organizes, and coordinates sterilization and care of surgical instruments, including staffing and work assignments. The role directs, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. It ensures timely delivery of assessments and efficient maintenance and decontamination of equipment. The technician also works independently to support department operations by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Treatment must be provided in accordance with best practices, accreditation standards, and State and Federal regulations. This is a regular, non-exempt, part-time position with a varied schedule, 28 weekly hours, and eight-hour shifts on Monday through Friday. Weekend work is required as needed, approximately once a month. Employees may handle hazardous drugs and must manage them in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated expertise in surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex departmental issues.

Responsibilities

Oversee, organize, and coordinate sterilization and care of surgical instruments, including staffing and work assignments.
Direct, implement, and update policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance.
Ensure timely delivery of assessments and oversee equipment maintenance and decontamination.
Disinfect and distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Ensure treatment is consistent with best practices, accreditation standards, and State and Federal regulations.
Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet department objectives and deadlines.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex issues that arise in the department.
Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Handle hazardous drugs, where applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.