Lead Sterile Processing Technician 40 hours, Days at UMass Memorial Health

Are you an internal caregiver student or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$18.24 - $32.82Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.Schedule Details:Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:7:00am-3:30pmShift:1 - Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40Cost Center:26000 - 2550 Central Sterile SuppliesThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.Implements and oversees the decontamination cleaning and sterilization of patient care devices in accordance with hospital policies and medical/surgical directives. Serves as a resource for the Operating Room and other nursing units regarding sterilization and instrumentation. Provides leadership in training communication and coordination of daily operations within the Sterile Processing Department.I. Major Responsibilities:1. Monitors instrument processing: Oversees cleaning packaging sterilization and storage. Coordinates with OR for loaner trays and communicates issues.2. Manages turnover equipment: Coordinates decontamination and assembly for surgical readiness. Reviews OR schedule and adjusts departmental needs accordingly.3. Maintains equipment and rentals: Ensures compliance with inspection and recordkeeping. Troubleshoots and reports equipment failures.4. Acts as liaison with the Operating Room: Maintains strong communication and collaboration with OR staff. Ensures trays are ready for upcoming surgeries.5. Trains and orients new employees: Develops training programs and validates competencies.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. High school diploma or equivalent2. Certification by a Sterile Processing association3. Maintenance of certification with 12 education credits annuallyPreferred:1. Computer experienceExperience/Skills:Required:1. 3-5 years experience in Sterile Processing Department2. Demonstrated proficiency in departmental processes and equipmentPreferred:1. Previous lead or supervisory experience in Sterile ProcessingUnless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 18 - 32