• Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician

    UPMC (Carlisle, PA)


    UPMC Carlisle is hiring a Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician to support day shift (6:30am-3:00pm) with weekend rotation!

     

    In this vital role, you'll ensure the safe and efficient handling of surgical instruments through all stages - from decontamination to sterilization and distribution. As a lead technician, you'll coordinate daily department operations, assist with onboarding new team members, and assume charge responsibilities in the absence of the department director.

     

    Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on years of experience!

     

    *Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education*

    What You'll Do:

    + Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment

    + Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to safety standards

    + Coordinate staff assignments and department workflow

    + Support training and orientation of new team members

    + Perform additional duties as needed

     

    Why Join UPMC Carlisle?

     

    + Work in a collaborative and supportive hospital environment

    + Make a critical impact on patient safety and surgical success

    + Enjoy a consistent daylight schedule with a weekend rotation

     

    Apply today and take the lead in keeping surgical services safe and efficient!

    Responsibilities:

    + Independently manage department operations during off-shifts, weekends, or absence of leadership.

    + Ensure compliance with sterile processing, infection control, safety policies, and quality improvement initiatives.

    + Coordinate staff scheduling, orientation, education programs, and assist with performance appraisals.

    + Prepare, assemble, and maintain surgical instruments and trays; troubleshoot and maintain sterilization equipment.

    + Serve as liaison between Sterile Processing and Operating Room, managing instrumentation tracking and ordering.

    + Promote professional development, mentor staff, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

    + Monitor sterilizer function and maintain accurate documentation and inventory control.

    + Lead efforts to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance patient safety and satisfaction.

    + High School Graduate or equivalent.

    + Two years of central sterile processing experience required. OR Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing program with one year of central sterile processing experience required. Annual Project Required.

    + Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.

    + Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Certification required in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded).

    + Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

    + Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran