Sterile Processing Technician Lead

Responsible for supporting Sterile Processing operations and its services to other departments in the hospital.

Uses sterile processing techniques to deliver clean/sterile instruments.

Responsible for promoting the team effort towards processing instruments, equipment and supplies to SPD customers.

Knowledge or, or the ability to learn, aseptic techniques, sterilization process, basic microbiology and basic computer skills.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the operation of sterilizers, aerators, washers, and other Sterile Processing equipment.

Competency review criteria are maintained as outlined in the departmental education/training and competency review procedures.

Process and sterilize reusable supplies per department and hospital policies and procedures.


* Cleans and disinfects soiled instruments and equipment.


* Receives and fills orders for supplies and equipment.


* Tracks and charges for patient use equipment.


* Participates in maintaining the inventory and automation components of instrument tracking.

Makes corrections as needed.


* Acts as lead tech in the absence of the supervisor.

monitors staff in regard to quality and efficiency.

Acts as a resource on matters related to SPD.

Participates in teaching and orienting new staff and provides a positive atmosphere conductive to learning.


* Initiates and participates in minimum of one process - or performance - improvement project annually.

Required: Certification in Sterile Processing or Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST).

Advanced knowledge with respect to the care and handling of instrumentation as well and sterilization processes.

Preferred: Computer skills.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.

We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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