Surgical Services - Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Team Lead

Sterile Processing SUPERVISOR PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE INTEREST IN A PERM OPPORTUNITY THIS IS A TEMP-> PERM OPPORTUNITY

• 3X12s, 7A-7:30p (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) with holiday rotation Weekend REQ: no Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? yes Floating Req to Sister Facilities: yes *May be required to float or be permanently switched to to CSC, ART, or West Campus Years of experience REQ: Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience PRIOR LEADERSHIP EXP REQUIRED** Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems - PREFERRED National Certs REQ: CBSPD and/or CRCST – HSPA BLS REQ: not required 30% Supervision and Leadership:
• Directly supervise Lead Technician, Tech I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians across all SPD work areas (decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, case carts, sterile storage)
• Provide daily assignments of staff based on workload, case volume, and departmental priorities.
• Oversee instrument tracking systems, documentation accuracy, and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Educator/Manager on orientation and training plans. 30% Department Advancement and Expectations
• Coordinate daily SPD operations to meet surgical and procedural case demands.
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness.
• Trouble shoot equipment, instrument, and workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure proper segregation of clean/dirty workflows and adherence to infection prevention practices.
• Ensure compliance with AAMI ST79, AORN guidelines, CDC recommendations, and regulatory standards. 30% Coordination and Management of Specialty Services
• Audit tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements.
• Address service concerns and implement service recovery when needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation, workflow, and quality initiatives. 10% Sterile Processing Duties
• Monitor adherence to infection control, safety, and universal precautions across the department
• Organize, store, and distribute instruments, trays and equipment to ensure availability.
• Prepare instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes
• Decontamination and Sterilization of Instruments, Medical Supplies, and Equipment First-timers accepted: No Level 1 Trauma experience-required Experience required:- Sterilization, Decontaminate and assembly/wrap SPT experience Types of cases (experience) preferred: Neuro, GU, robotics, ENT, ortho, Transplant, GYN Local Radius: 60 miles Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis at 10% less than the posted rate RTO Restrictions: ALL RTO must be provided at time of submission. No RTO will be approved after contract is signed. Approval based on dept needs Guaranteed hours: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital Total Staffed Beds: 820 Parking Cost: Nights and weekends only. One-time payment of $20 for parking pass STORM TEAMS** Travelers should be aware that all employees and contractors are assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a problem, please ensure travelers do not confirm a new or ext assignment. Please note -- Hurricane season runs from June through November each year. The peak months for hurricane activity are August and September