Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Job overview

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician role is onsite in Charleston, SC, with compensation not specified. The position supports the Sterile Processing Department at the Medical University Hospital Authority. The lead provides day-to-day guidance and oversight to ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to hospital and regulatory standards. The role supports department workflow, quality assurance, and team training.

What you'll do

• Guide and oversee sterile processing operations
• ensure instruments, trays, and equipment are decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to standards
• support training, quality assurance, and workflow coordination
• serve as a mentor and resource to team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead sterile processing technician

charleston sc

musc

sterile processing

hospital

crcst

hspa

cbspd

instrument sterilization

quality assurance

team training

rotating shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires high school or GED completion, current CRCST-HSPA or CBSPD certification, and at least two years of sterile processing experience. Advanced CIS, CER, or CHL certification is preferred; rotating shifts and overtime may be required.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.